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Response to Act 710 of the 2018 Regular Legislative Session Claims Report
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The vision of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is a future where all the people of Louisiana will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and live in an environment that is nurturing, supportive and safe, and that promotes and supports the physical, mental and social health of individuals, families, and communities.
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The Medicaid Forecast report is sent monthly to the members of the Joint Legislative Committee on Budget.
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The Louisiana Domestic Abuse Fatality Review (LA-DAFR) Panel was established in 2021 via Louisiana R.S. 40:2024.1-2024.6. The Domestic Abuse Fatality Review is coordinated through the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health. Through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary review of domestic abuse fatality cases at the state and local levels, the Louisiana Domestic Abuse Fatality Review works to identify and characterize the scope and nature of domestic abuse fatalities in order to take action to prevent future fatalities.
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In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 40:1046 (R.S. 40:1046) and Act 150 of the 2024 Legislative Session (Act 150), the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Sanitarian Services, Cannabis Program is pleased to submit this report detailing the operations and outcomes of the state’s medical marijuana program. The report covers the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. It provides comprehensive data collected from the two state-approved licensees authorized to produce therapeutic marijuana in Louisiana: Advanced Biomedics LLC (d/b/a Ilera Holistic Healthcare) and Good Day Farms.
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As required by Act 534 of the 2014 Regular Session, the state superintendent of education, secretary of the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), and the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) shall review and evaluate the effectiveness of current state programs, including but not limited to sex education provided by public schools, aimed at reducing the rate of teen pregnancy and preventing the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among youth of Louisiana.
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This report is submitted to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. LDH is required to publish quarterly a report containing data directly related to payment for health care services through the implementation of a health coverage expansion of the Louisiana medical assistance program, in addition to directed payments and other supplemental payments made to hospitals.
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Act 17 of the 2023 Regular Session requires an annual report to the legislature of any condition added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) related to newborn screening and the Louisiana Department of Health's review and determination on the conditions.
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Monitoring the health status of a population is an essential step in evaluating the effectiveness of various health programs and in developing programmatic policy for the future. Monitoring the status of a population relative to certain health indicators over a number of years is an especially effective tool for health planning. Act 985 of the 1995 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session, enacting R.S. 40:1300.71, requires that the Louisiana Department of Health annually prepare a report card relative to health and health-related issues.
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Keywords: HCBS, Home and Community Based Services
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In response to Act 207 (SB 305) of the 2003 Regular Session, LDH is required to submit certain information regarding the Medicaid Buy-In Program to the legislature, including the status of the buy-in program, a report relative to the estimated value of the state, federal and FICA taxes paid by the participants in the buy-in program, and any recommendations for expanding coverage in the buy-in program.
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The Task Force on Alopecia Awareness, established by Senate Concurrent Resolution 32 by Senator Price, is dedicated to raising awareness, improving access to care, and supporting individuals living with alopecia and other hair and scalp disorders in Louisiana. To achieve this goal, the task force conducted a comprehensive review of existing research, consulted with healthcare professionals and community stakeholders, and surveyed individuals affected by hair loss conditions.
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