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LDH urges residents to get health screenings during American Diabetes Month
Louisiana's prevalence of diabetes is higher than the national average
LDH News
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Rural Health Scholars Program offers students opportunity to learn in rural, underserved areas
The Rural Health Scholars Program is part of LDH's Fiscal Year 2022 business plan strategy to diversify the state’s health workforce and improve patient experiences. LDH will further build upon this work in Fiscal Year 2023.
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As flu cases dramatically increase in Louisiana, LDH urges the public to get vaccinated
As flu cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in the Southeast, the Louisiana Department of Health urges the public to get vaccinated to ensure protection during peak flu season and the approaching holidays.
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Northwest Louisiana Office of Public Health, LSU Health Shreveport vaccination team to provide flu and COVID-19 vaccines in Shreveport
The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) through the LSU Health-Shreveport vaccination team will provide free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 19 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church's Health Fair and Vaccine Event, 4670 Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport.
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November 2022 Final Rules
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the November 20, 2022 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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Outpatient Hospital Services – Urban Metropolitan Statistical Area Facility–New Orleans Area LAC 50:V.Chapter 75
Continues the provisions of the October 5, 2022 Emergency Rule which established criteria for an acute care hospital to qualify as an urban metropolitan statistical area facility-New Orleans area and the reimbursement methodology for the provision of outpatient services.
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Managed Care for Physical and Behavioral Health – Hospital Directed Payments LAC 50:I.3113
Continues the provisions of the September 21, 2022 Emergency Rule which adopted provisions governing directed payments to qualifying hospitals that participated in the Healthy Louisiana Program and contract with the Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) to provide inpatient and outpatient services to MCO employees.
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Inpatient Hospital Services – Urban Metropolitan Statistical Area Facility–New Orleans Area LAC 50:V.Chapter 21
Continues the provisions of the October 5, 2022 Emergency Rule which established criteria for an acute care hospital to qualify as an urban metropolitan statistical area facility-New Orleans area and the reimbursement methodology for the provision of inpatient services.
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Healthcare Services Provider Fees – Hospital Fee Assessments LAC 48:I.4001 and 4007
Continues the provisions of the September 21, 2022 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing healthcare services provider fees in order to revise the assessment methodology for hospital services providers in compliance with article VII, section 10.13 of the Constitution of Louisiana.
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Health Care Facility Sanctions LAC 48:I.Chapter 46
Amends the provisions governing health care facility sanctions in order to establish duties and requirements addressing workplace violence and to add and update definitions in compliance with Act 461 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
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Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment – Personal Care Services – Personal Care Workers Wage Enhancement LAC 50:XV.7321
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement for personal care services (PCS) provided to beneficiaries in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program in order to remove outdated language regarding a wage enhancement that is not applicable to the current EPSDT-PCS program.
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November 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The November 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)