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September 12, 2022
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment – Health Services – EarlySteps Reimbursement Rate Increase LAC 50:XV.7107

Continues the provisions of the July 31, 2022 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program in order to increase reimbursement rates paid for certain services rendered to infants and toddlers in the EarlySteps Program, in compliance with Act 199 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
September 09, 2022
September 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity

The September 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
September 09, 2022
Final Rule: LAC 51.II.107 Immunization Schedule
September 09, 2022
Notice of Intent: Registration of Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Prophylactic Devices
September 09, 2022
Notice of Intent: Regulating Medical Marijuana
September 02, 2022
CDC recommends first updated COVID-19 booster

These updated boosters offer continued protection against the original strain, while also offering better protection against the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants, which represent over 90% of currently circulating virus.
September 02, 2022
Cameron Parish Health Unit to reopen in temporary location on September 6

The Cameron Parish Health Unit will be housed in the Cameron Parish Police Jury building at 148 Smith Circle, Room 149.
August 31, 2022
Louisiana Department of Health announces intent to award External Quality Review Organization contract

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced its intent to contract with the following External Quality Review Organization (EQRO) after completing the review of proposals: Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.
August 31, 2022
Louisiana Department of Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria

The Louisiana Department of Health today announced it is now able to expand eligibility for JYNNEOS, the monkeypox vaccine, thanks to increased supply.
August 30, 2022
LDH, New Orleans Health Department, CDC host Southern Decadence Health Hub

The Health Hub will be located at the main North Rampart Street entrance of Louis Armstrong Park (801 N. Rampart St.), conveniently located near the French Quarter where many Southern Decadence events and activities will occur.
August 30, 2022
Louisiana Department of Health announces intent to award Pharmacy Benefit Manager contract

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced its intent to contract with the following Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) after completing the review of proposals: Magellan Medicaid Administration, Inc.
August 30, 2022
Medicaid to host provider webinars about new MCO contracts

LDH News

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment – Health Services – EarlySteps Reimbursement Rate Increase LAC 50:XV.7107

September 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity

Final Rule: LAC 51.II.107 Immunization Schedule

Notice of Intent: Registration of Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Prophylactic Devices

Notice of Intent: Regulating Medical Marijuana

CDC recommends first updated COVID-19 booster

Cameron Parish Health Unit to reopen in temporary location on September 6

Louisiana Department of Health announces intent to award External Quality Review Organization contract

Louisiana Department of Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria

LDH, New Orleans Health Department, CDC host Southern Decadence Health Hub

Louisiana Department of Health announces intent to award Pharmacy Benefit Manager contract

Medicaid to host provider webinars about new MCO contracts

Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, M.D.

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein