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Adopts provisions to establish the criteria for an acute care hospital to qualify as an Urban Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Facility—New Orleans Area and the reimbursement methodology for the provision of outpatient services.
Adopts provisions to establish the criteria for an acute care hospital to qualify as an Urban Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Facility—New Orleans Area and the reimbursement methodology for the provision of inpatient services.
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 October 20, 2022 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
Continues the provisions of the Emergency Rule adopted on March 19, 2020 which amended the provisions of Title 50 of the Louisiana Administrative Code in order to adopt temporary measures to provide for the continuation of essential programs and services to ensure the health and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana.
Amends the provisions governing the Nursing Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program in order to update the licensing requirements for medication attendants certified that provide services in licensed long-term care facilities, in compliance with Act 112 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing inpatient hospital services in order to expand the qualifications for classification as a teaching hospital to include facilities that have documented affiliation agreements with Louisiana medical schools accredited by the Commission of Osteopathic College Accreditation, in compliance with Act 152 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
Amends the provisions governing the licensing of adult residential care providers in order to update the definitions and requirements for medication administration, and to remove the facility need review requirement, in compliance with Acts 112 and 531 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
The October 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)
LDH is seeking information from vendors, stakeholders, and other entities who have insight with respect to improving project and portfolio management staff augmentation (PPM) services, including, but not limited to, innovative approaches and novel solutions for PPM services to support MES and other business‐related projects.
COVID-19 vaccines available, including updated COVID-19 bivalent boosters
Health officials urge the public to stay up to date on their vaccines