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• February 03, 2014

  Update to Planned February 4 Public Meeting Agenda

  The Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) is rescinding its November 2013 emergency rule for outpatient abortion facilities licensing standards. The notice of intent to finalize the rule scheduled for a public hearing tomorrow, Feb. 4, has been removed from the hearing’s agenda. The Department will reissue a revised rule and notice of intent at a later date. Once a new notice of intent has been filed, a new public hearing will be scheduled to receive public comments.

• January 22, 2014

  Following Chlorine Burn, CDC Test Results Negative for Naegleria Fowleri Ameba in DeSoto Parish Water System

  Water samples taken earlier this month from the DeSoto Parish Waterworks District No. 1 have tested negative for the rare ameba Naegleria fowleri, meaning increased chlorine levels in the system have controlled the ameba, the Department of Health and Hospitals announced Wednesday.

• January 08, 2014

  RFP for Dental Benefit Management Program

  The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified proposers to manage the Medicaid Dental Benefit Program for all eligible Medicaid recipients, utilizing the most cost-effective manner and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.

• January 07, 2014

  January 2014 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity

• January 06, 2014

  IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Expansion of Services at Lafayette Private Partner Hospital Spotlighted in The Advocate

  LAFAYETTE — Since Lafayette General Health took over operations of the former University Medical Center six months ago, once-shuttered patient services are being restored and more changes are in the works for 2014.

• January 06, 2014

  RFP for Consulting Services to Support the Implmentation LERN Five Year Plan

  The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified proposers that provide a broad array of consulting services including but not limited to national best practice research, organizational development, project management, Strategic planning, facilitation/problem solving, consultative services, Outreach Services, Grant Acquisition Research, Analysis Report Development, Operational Planning, Training and Development, Emergency Response Planning, Data Analysis, Public Policy

• January 06, 2014

  In Case You Missed It: The Advocate Highlights Excellent Results from Bayou Health Plans’ External Review

  "Five private firms managing health care for about 900,000 Louisiana Medicaid recipients got high marks in an independent review required by federal officials.

• January 02, 2014

  2013 Louisiana Behavioral Health Partnership Transparency Report

  The charge of Act 212 of the 2013 Regular Legislative Session was to provide transparency relative to Medicaid managed care programs. Within the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), this involves the Louisiana Behavioral Health Partnership (LBHP) and its included Coordinated System of Care (CSoC). To manage the LBHP, inclusive of CSoC, Magellan Health Services of Louisiana, Inc. (Magellan) was selected to administer the program as the statewide management organization (SMO). This report outlines responses to the requests made by the legislature in Act 212 relative to Magellan's management of care within the LBHP and CSoC.

• December 20, 2013

  Healthy and Safe Traveling During Hustle and Bustle

  Many Louisiana residents will be traveling near and far throughout the holiday season. Whether you’re driving, flying or riding, as a part of our “Healthy for the Holidays” campaign, the Department of Health and Hospitals wants you to know that there are numerous ways to ensure you make it to and from your destination both happy and healthy.

• December 19, 2013

  Bayou Health Plans Earn High Marks from External Review

  The Department of Health and Hospitals released today final External Quality Review Organization (EQRO) reports that show that the Bayou Health Plans collectively earned high marks for compliance with more than 4,000 state and federal requirements. Compliance with requirements from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is key to demonstrating that they Bayou Health Plans are effectively managing the health care of the more than 900,000 individuals enrolled in the State’s Medicaid managed care program. This is the first EQRO report to be issued for Bayou Health, which was implemented in by the Department of Health and Hospitals in 2012.

• December 18, 2013

  RFP for Money Follows the Person - My Place Louisiana

  The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified proposers who are licensed real estate brokers and/or agents interested in contracting with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) to perform Housing Relocation Assistance for the HRAP program. OCDD will contract with licensed real estate brokers to provide statewide relocation assistance for up to 320 My Place Louisiana adults and children (with parental involvement) with developmental disabilities transitioning from institutions, such as nursing homes, hospitals, and Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DD). Relocation assistance is inclusive of supporting the person or family to locate a personal residence that meets their needs and arrange for rental and/or purchase of such residence.

• December 17, 2013

  DHH Encourages Everyone to Stay Active During the Holidays

  Don’t wait for the New Year to live healthier. Through its “Healthy for the Holidays” campaign, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is encouraging residents to stay active and make positive choices during the holiday season.