The Department of Health (LDH) issued a report detailing the results of key initiatives and policy goals for five major categories designed to make measurable improvements:
- Improve health and well-being across the lifespan of Louisianans
- Support vulnerable and underserved populations
- Invest in and empower #TeamLDH
- Improve performance, accountability, and compliance
- Strengthen customer service, partnerships, and community relations
Also in Louisiana, LDH issued a bulletin outlining the available options to providers for pursuing claims resolutions and appeals of issues with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCO) and the state’s fee-for-service claims processor, Gainwell Technologies.
Also in Louisiana, LDH issued a revised bulletin with added information on provider enrollment.
Also in Louisiana, LDH announced an 11% decline in new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses over the past five years. As of June 2023, the number of individuals living with HIV in Louisiana stands at 22,920.
Finally in Louisiana, LDH issued a memorandum announcing that diabetic supplies will be added to the Medicaid Single Preferred Drug List to be reimbursed as pharmacy claims only effective December 1, 2023.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.