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July 2017 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The July 2017 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
LDH News
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State Agencies to Host Regional Health Care Provider Workforce Summits
Hiring qualified workers has been a continuing challenge for health care businesses that provide home and community-based services. In response, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) will host a series of Workforce Summits in July to help providers who deliver services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and the aging population.
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Medicaid Expansion Annual Report
As of June 26, 2017, more than 433,000 Louisiana residents who lacked coverage for essential health care services a year ago, now have coverage because of Medicaid expansion. More important than having coverage is using the coverage to visit a primary care doctor for an annual check-up, having prescription coverage and being covered for wellness visits and screenings.
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LDH Confirms Naegleria Fowleri Ameba in North Monroe, Schriever Water Systems
Routine drinking water testing by the Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri, an ameba that occurs naturally in freshwater, in Ouachita Parish’s North Monroe Water System and Terrebonne Parish’s Schriever Water System.
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Update: Hepatitis C Drug Pricing
I want to thank everyone who submitted thoughtful comments on these recommendations for expanding access to Hepatitis C treatments in Louisiana.
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EMERGENCY RULE: Controlled Dangerous Substance
The Department of Health's Secretary, under the provisions of R.S. 40:962(C) and (H), has determined substances to have a high potential for abuse and should be scheduled as controlled dangerous substances to avoid an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare.
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STOP ORDER: Controlled Dangerous Substance
Stop Order becomes effective August 6, 2017.
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Medicaid expansion working
If Medicaid expansion ends, the uninsured will go back to hospital emergency rooms for their health care. Cassidy said that means society pays the rest of the bill for the uninsured because the hospitals will shift the remaining costs to the privately insured who end up paying higher health care premiums.
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Governor Signs Bills Related to Opioid Abuse
On June 12, 2017, Governor John Bel Edwards signed three bills that will enhance Louisiana's ongoing work to reduce opioid abuse.
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Public Hearing—Substantive Changes to Proposed Rule – Ambulatory Surgical Centers – Licensing Standards
The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted a Potpourri relative to the Public Hearing—Substantive Changes to Proposed Rule – Ambulatory Surgical Centers – Licensing Standards to the Office of The State Register for publication in the June 20, 2017 edition of the Louisiana Register.
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2018 First Quarter Hospital Stabilization Assessment
The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted a Potpourri relative to the 2018 First Quarter Hospital Stabilization Assessment to the Office of The State Register for publication in the June 20, 2017 edition of the Louisiana Register.
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June 2017 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 June 20, 2017 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. Prior submissions are available in the archives.