Office of Management and Finance

The Office of Management and Finance (OMF), directed by the Undersecretary, manages the Department's $11.8 billion budget. The Undersecretary also oversees the Medicaid program, as well as the administrative divisions with departmental responsibilities for budget preparation, financial planning, purchasing, personnel, training, contracting, accounting, data processing, and strategic and operational planning.

Administrative Operations

Bureau of Health Services Financing (Medicaid) 

The Bureau of Health Services Financing (Medicaid) is the administrative operation responsible for the Medicaid program, which is the public insurance program that provides healthcare services to aging, disabled, and low-income persons. Funded by both federal and state governments, Medicaid provides medical benefits such as physician, hospital, laboratory, x-ray, and nursing home services; optional programs include services such as pharmacy and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IDD). Medicaid also provides funding for all home and community-based services (HCBS), otherwise known as waiver services.

Health Standards Section

Health Standards Section licenses health care facilities to operate in Louisiana and certifies these facilities for participation in Medicare and Medicaid.

Division of Fiscal Management

The Division of Fiscal Management performs the payment management, financial reporting, and accounting functions for the Department.

Division of Human Resources, Training, and Staff Development

The Division of Human Resources, Training, and Staff Development develops and carries out departmental personnel management functions, including payroll, training, and staff development.

Division of Planning and Budget

Division of Planning and Budget develops, prepares, and manages the Department's budget and strategic planning process, provides contract and lease management services, procures goods and services for LDH offices, and provides property control, telecommunications, mail room, copier management, and vehicle management functions for the office.

Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, M.D.

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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