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April 2019 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The April 2019 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
LDH News
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Start the conversation about sexually transmitted diseases during Louisiana STD Awareness Month
Many people struggle to find the right words to start the conversation about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). April is Louisiana STD Awareness Month, with the theme of “Start the Conversation — About STDs.” Its slogan is, “It doesn’t matter how, it just matters that you do. Start the conversation!”
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Louisiana close to groundbreaking model to treat, cure Hepatitis C patients
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Louisiana Department of Health plans National Public Health Week event in central Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health is sponsoring a community-wide presentation of the County Health Rankings from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3 on the second floor of the Rapides Foundation Building, 1101 Fourth St. #200, Alexandria.
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Office of Public Health receives national accreditation
“Accreditation demonstrates that the state health department has been rigorously examined and meets or exceeds national standards that promote continuous quality improvement for public health,” said Dr. Alexander Billioux, assistant secretary of the Office of Public Health.
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RFP: Fiscal/Employer Agent for Self-Directed Services
LDH BHSF is inviting qualified Proposers to submit proposals for services to provide financial management services in accordance with the specifications and conditions set forth herein.
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HEALTH AFFAIRS: Louisiana’s journey toward eliminating hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is the leading infectious disease killer of our time, but it is also one of the few viruses that has a cure—direct-acting antiviral medications. Several years ago, Louisiana set out to eliminate the disease to reduce preventable suffering and premature death.
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Pharmacy Benefits Management Program – Pharmacy Copayment LAC 50:XXIX.111
Amends the provisions governing copayment in the Pharmacy Benefits Management Program in order to add a copay tier to allow individuals with a household income of less than or equal to $800 per month to be charged $0 drug copays from April 1, 2019-December 31, 2019 to align with the corresponding State Plan Amendment approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in compliance with federal regulations and CMS requirements.
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The LDH Pharmacy Benefits Management Program – Pharmacy Copayment Emergency Rule takes effect today, April 1, 2019
“Effective April 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, recipients with a household income of less than or equal to $800 per month will not be subject to a pharmacy copay. For full text of the emergency rule, please click here.”
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Louisiana Department of Health plans National Public Health Week events in Acadiana region
During National Public Health Week, health departments and other healthcare entities around the country celebrate the power of prevention, advocate for health and fair policies, share strategies for successful partnerships and champion the role of a strong public health system.
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RFP: Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Services
RFP# 3000011110 The State of Louisiana, Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, hereby issues Request for Proposals (RFP) #3000011110 for qualified proposers to provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Services
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Louisiana Medicaid office launches regional phase-in of Electronic Visit Verification system
This system electronically records and documents precisely the type of service performed, the individual receiving the service, the date of the service, the location of service delivery, the individual providing the service, and the time the service begins and ends.