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HIV cases in Louisiana drop to lowest in more than a decade
The Louisiana Department of Health today announced that fewer people have been diagnosed with an HIV infection in the past year than in any of the previous 10 years.
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Inpatient Hospital Services Reimbursement Methodology Outlier Pool Rate Increase Emergency Rule takes effect today, July 1, 2019
Effective July 1, 2019 in order to comply with the requirements of HCR 5, the department amends the provisions governing the reimbursement methodology for inpatient hospital services to increase outlier pool payments.
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Ground Ambulance Provider Fees and Enhanced Reimbursements for Qualifying Ground Ambulance Service Providers Emergency Rule takes effect today, July 1, 2019
Effective July 1, 2019 in order to comply with the requirements of Act 299 of the 2019 Regular Legislative Session, the department amends the provisions governing the Ground Ambulance Provider Fees and Enhanced Reimbursements for Qualifying Ground Ambulance Service payments.
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CMS Approves Louisiana State Plan Amendment for Supplemental Rebate Agreements Using a Modified Subscription Model for Hepatitis C Therapies in Medicaid
Today the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Louisiana’s Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) authorizing the state to negotiate supplemental rebate agreements from prescription drug manufacturers. The SPA permits the state to negotiate supplemental rebate agreements using a new “modified subscription” model that initially focuses on antiviral agents for hepatitis C and that promotes eliminating the hepatitis C virus statewide.
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Louisiana launches hepatitis C innovative payment model with Asegua Therapeutics, aiming to eliminate the disease
“This new model has the potential to save many lives and improve the health of our citizens. It is an important day for our state, for our partner Asegua Therapeutics, for providers, but most importantly for the patients and their families who will benefit from treatment,” said Governor Edwards.
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Teri Fontenot receives Health Hero Award from Louisiana Department of Health
Teri Fontenot has received the Health Hero Award from the Louisiana Department of Health. The award, given by Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary of the Department of Health, recognizes individuals for their commitment to improving the health of Louisiana’s residents.
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Free STI screenings set for 43 locations next week
The screenings are for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis. They are set for June 24-27, leading up to National HIV Testing Day.
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Health Department issues advisory for large algal bloom on Lake Pontchartrain
An algal bloom is the rapid growth of algae on the surface of the water. The Department is advising people to avoid contact, including swimming, with blue-green algae as exposure can be harmful for some people.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Symposium addresses how the environment impacts childhood health
The Louisiana Department of Health is co-sponsoring a symposium to provide important information about environmental impacts on children’s health, which will be held in New Orleans. Sessions are planned for healthcare providers, academics, community health workers, policymakers, social workers and community leaders.
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Start It! Louisiana: Upcoming event to offer free screenings for sexually transmitted infections around Louisiana
This month, the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health, Walgreens and other local health agencies will be holding 43 screening opportunities for sexually transmitted infections, or STI screenings.
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State Health Department updates disease reporting requirements to enhance infectious disease prevention
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health has updated its disease reporting requirements to help the state tackle three diseases that cause significant illness, including death: HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C. This reporting change requires the reporting of all test results of these conditions.
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For Mother’s Day, the Department of Health and birthing hospitals renew commitment to keeping mothers safe
This Mother’s Day, the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative, including 35 birthing hospitals throughout the state, are recommitting to a movement to prevent unexpected outcomes of childbirth that may cause harm to a new mother.