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June 2015 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The June 2015 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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RFP - Conduct Statewide Social Marketing and Multimedia Outreach Services
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Office of Public Health (OPH), Bureau of Family Health (BFH) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified proposers to conduct statewide social marketing and multimedia outreach services to promote the health of Louisiana’s women of childbearing age in order to ultimately impact maternal and infant mortality and morbidity.
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Health Department Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially began Monday, June 1, and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) encourages Louisianans to begin planning for potential storms and to sign up as a volunteer to assist during a crisis.
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DHH Reminds Louisianans to Be Safe in the Summer Sun
The summer months are here, which means many of us will soon be laying out on the beach, near the pool or by the lake. Getting too much sun is the last thing you want on your mind while relaxing by the water, but it is important to protect yourself and your family from potentially dangerous UV rays while enjoying the weather.
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Quality Forum, LDH Announce Consumer Advisory Council Members
The Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) announced the formation of a Consumer Advisory Council today that will engage Louisiana residents in the use of health information technology (IT) to improve health and health care quality in the state.
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DHH Encourages Taking Precautions While Swimming This Summer
Summertime is here, which means Louisiana families are already starting to get active and enjoy the water. Whether you are taking a trip to a lake, going for a dip in the pool or just pulling out the water-based yard toys, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) advises you to take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe from risks associated with water activities such as drowning and infection from germs.
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RFI - STD/HIV Surveillance, Prevention and Care Programs
The Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health issues this Request for Information (RFI) with the intent to determine interested and qualified vendors for providing the following activities related to the prevention of STD and HIV infections, the provision of services for HIV-infected persons, as well as clinical services and treatment for persons infected with syphilis, chlamydia and/or gonorrhea, and to monitor the STD and HIV epidemics over time.
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RFP for State Supplemental Rebate/Preferred Drug List (PDL)
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified proposers that provide technical support for the State Supplemental Rebate Program and Preferred Drug List Management Services and Supplies.
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Substantive Changes and Public Hearing Notification - Hospital Licensing Standards - Therapeutic Recreational Therapists
The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted a Potpourri relative to the Hospital Licensing Standards – Therapeutic Recreational Therapists proposed Rule to the Office of The State Register for publication in the May 20, 2015 edition of the Louisiana Register.
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May 2015 Final Rules
The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the May 20, 2015 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.
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Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments - Louisiana Low-Income Academic Hospitals (LAC 50:V.Chapter 31)
Continues the provisions of the September 20, 2014 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions of the May 24, 2014 Emergency Rule which established payments to Louisiana Low-Income Academic Hospitals to clarify the provisions governing payment methodology to Louisiana Low-Income Academic Hospitals.
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Home Health Program – Rehabilitation Reimbursement – Rate Increase (LAC 50:XIII.Chapter 9)
Continues the provisions of the February 13, 2014 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing the Home Health Program in order to increase the reimbursement rates for physical and occupational therapy services provided to recipients under the age of 21, and to discontinue the automatic enhanced rate adjustment for these services.