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Louisiana Budget Project: Despite its critics, Medicaid expansion is a big plus for Louisiana
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Louisiana is a top performer in reducing improper Medicaid payments
The Louisiana Department of Health is committed to saving lives by ensuring health coverage for those who need it. Louisiana consistently outranks other states in national Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) rankings that measure how well state Medicaid programs avoid payment errors. Click here to learn more.
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Louisiana Medicaid Seeks Public Feedback on Quality Strategy
In compliance with the provisions of 42 CFR § 438.340, the Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing is taking the opportunity to make the Louisiana Medicaid Quality Strategy available for public comment.
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Louisiana Medicaid Seeks Public Feedback on Quality Strategy
In compliance with the provisions of 42 CFR § 438.340, the Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing is taking the opportunity to make the Louisiana Medicaid Quality Strategy available for public comment.
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April 2019 Final Rules
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the April 20, 2019 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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Pharmacy Benefits Management Program - State Supplemental Rebate Agreement Program LAC 50:XXIX.Chapter 11
Amends the provisions governing the State Supplemental Rebate Agreement Program in order to remove the requirement for participation in a specific supplemental rebate agreement.
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Hospital Licensing Standards
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of hospitals in order to clarify the requirements that licensed hospitals shall: 1) be primarily engaged in providing inpatient care and services to inpatients, and 2) ensure that dietary services provided through a contract with a food delivery service meet the same standards as hospitals that provide in-house dietary services to patients..
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Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment - Personal Care Services LAC 50:XV.Chapter 73
Amends the provisions governing personal care services (PCS) in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program in order to clarify these provisions and update requirements relative to utilization of an electronic visit verification system, billable units, and delivery of PCS.
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SECOND OVERSIGHT REPORT: Disease Reporting Requirements; Public Health Immunization Requirements; and Anti-Rabies Vaccination Requirements for Dogs and Cats
In accordance with R.S. 49:968, the 2nd Legislative Oversight Committee Report for the proposed Disease Reporting Requirements; Public Health Immunization Requirements; and Anti-Rabies Vaccination Requirements for Dogs and Cats rule has been submitted to the applicable oversight committees.
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RFP: Consulting Services to Support the Implementation of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) Strategic Plan
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals from qualified Proposers who are interested in providing consultative services.
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April 2019 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The April 2019 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)