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Refugee Medical Assistance LAC 50:XXXI.Chapter 1
Amends the provisions governing refugee medical assistance (RMA) to shorten the period that assistance is granted through the refugee medical assistance (RMA) program from one year to four months.
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Hospital Services – Coverage of Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease LAC 50:V.120
Amends the provisions governing inpatient hospital services, to allow reimbursement for gene therapies for sickle cell disease outside the per diem rate and paid based on the actual acquisition cost in order to take advantage of a federal rebate.
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Nursing Facilities – Reimbursement Methodology LAC 50:VII.Chapter 200
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement for Nursing Facilities to revise the language and to replace resource utilization group resident classification system with the patient driven payment model (PDPM). The PDPM shifts the focus from therapy-based payments to a more patient-centered approach that takes into account the individual needs and conditions of residents. This action is being taken to comply with federal requirements.
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Notice of Intent: Sign Language Interpreters
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LDH confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2025 mosquito season
This case was confirmed in an individual from Livingston Parish who was hospitalized due to complications from the infection.
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Public Notice: 2025 Louisiana Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, will hold a public hearing to receive input from the public on the 2025 Louisiana Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant as administered by the agency.
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As summer heats up, LDH helps residents prevent heat-related illness
Residents, workers, and employers need to know the symptoms of heat illness and treatments to prevent heat stroke or death.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Adult Day Health Care – Cost Reporting LAC 50:XXI.711
Amends the provisions governing adult day health care providers in order to clarify the cost report penalty language. This proposed Rule removes unnecessary language.
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Louisiana Expands Developmental Screening Support for Children through 2025 Initiative
The Developmental Screening Implementation Training and Support initiative equips healthcare providers with comprehensive resources to integrate the Louisiana Developmental Screening Guidelines (LDSG) into their practices.
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LDH reminds residents to protect against West Nile virus
Mosquito activity increases during the warmer summer months, which raises the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
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LDH launches Project M.O.M. with new director, website, and detailed roadmap
The Louisiana Department of Health is officially launching Project M.O.M. (Maternal Overdose Mortality).
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LDH urges residents to practice safe swimming and water safety
As summer approaches, the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding families about the importance of water safety measures.