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LDH confirms two winter weather-related deaths
During extreme winter weather, LDH urges residents to stay safe.
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Behavioral Health Service Providers– LAC 48:I.Chapter 56
#1 – BHSPs_NOI_25.01 The Department of Health, Health Standards Section (the department) proposes to amend LAC 48:I.Chapter 56 and adopt §5612 and §5735 as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161. This proposed Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq. The department promulgated an # Rule to amend the provisions governing the licensing of behavioral health service providers of opioid treatment programs in order to remove outdated eligibility criteria, expand the types of eligible practitioners, adjust the provisions related to take-home doses of medication, and include provisions for mobile dosing units (Louisiana Register, Volume 50, Page Number 1615). This proposed Rule is being promulgated to continue the provisions of the November 13, 2024 Emergency Rule. Notice of Intent: BHSPs_NOI_25.01 #2 – BHSPs_NOI_5603 and 5617_25.01 The Department of Health, Health Standards Section (the department), proposes to amend LAC 48:I.5603 and §5617 as authorized by R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161. This proposed Rule is promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. The department proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of behavioral health service providers (BHSPs) in order to comply with the requirements of Act 737 of the 2024 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature relative to the acceptance, with certain exceptions, of documents, records, photos, testimonials, and other significant health-related collateral information provided by a client’s family member, caregiver, friend, or healthcare professional. In compliance with Act 737, the department hereby proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of BHSPs in order to adjust requirements for the minimum contents of client records. The department also proposes to revise the definition of Clinically Managed Low Intensity Residential Treatment Services, and to update licensing standards related to deemed status. Notice of Intent: BHSPs_NOI_5603 and 5617_25.01
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January 2025 Final Rules
The Department of Health, Health Standards Section has submitted final rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the January 20, 2025 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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Louisiana Department of Health advises safety precautions ahead of winter freeze
LDH advises residents to stay indoors during extreme cold and to seek shelter if you are unhoused.
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Community Success Stories: Potential to Inspire - Meet Jill Hano
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Louisiana Department of Health announces $15 million in funding to train healthcare workforce
The Healthcare Employment Reinvestment Opportunity (H.E.R.O.) provides matching grants to universities, technical colleges, healthcare systems, hospitals, agencies and associations working to grow the healthcare pipeline in Louisiana.
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January 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The January 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
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January 2025 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 January 20, 2025 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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Past-Due Required Cost Reports- Immediate Attention Required
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LDH confirms 1 winter weather-related death
The death of a 65-year-old male from Rapides Parish was due to hypothermia and confirmed by the coroner as weather-related.
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LDH reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death
The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions.
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Medicaid Annual Reports
Annual reports from Louisiana's Medicaid program (Bureau of Health Services Financing).