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Louisiana got $200M to shore up rural health care. Hospitals question how it’s being spent.

Rural hospitals in Louisiana are protesting how the state has distributed $200 million from the federal government to shore up healthcare in sparsely populated places, arguing that too little is going to their work on the front lines. “The rural hospitals were deeply disappointed with the amounts that we got...

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Main Street Dollars

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Iowa starts Medicaid work rules Dec. 1, Wisconsin’s 80-hour reporting rule begins Dec. 31, and Louisiana and Colorado follow on Jan. 1 for adults 19 to 64

Four states have set the dates when Medicaid work rules reach their adult members. Iowa starts first, on Dec. 1. Wisconsin’s reporting requirement, 80 hours a month, begins Dec. 31. Louisiana and Colorado start on Jan. 1, the date the federal law sets for every state that covers adults under the Affordable Care Act expansion. […]

Louisiana · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1

Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Louisiana · 3h

westcentralsbest.com

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Five Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Catching the Flu, and When to Call 911

November 6, 2026 — With flu and respiratory virus season underway, Acadian Ambulance encourages community members to take simple steps to stay healthy and to know when symptoms require emergency care. According to UC David Health, flu season is from October to April, with peak activity usually from December...

Louisiana · 2d
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Louisiana completes first year of program to fund rural health initiatives

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana completed its first year of Rural Health Transformation Program awards and directed all available funding to rural health initiatives, according to the state health department. On Nov. 7, the Louisiana Department of Health said the state received about $208 million in first-year funding from the...

Louisiana · 18h

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St. Tammany Parish Hospital ranks sixth in La. in Newsweek’s 2027 Best-in-State list

COVINGTON – St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been recognized as one of Louisiana’s top hospitals, earning the No. 6 spot in Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals rankings for 2027. The Covington hospital also received a separate patient experience award, recognizing its outstanding performance...

Covington, LA · 1d

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Changes coming to Louisiana Medicaid

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Changes to Medicaid are taking effect in the new year for some recipients. Starting Jan. 1, most working-age adults on Medicaid in Louisiana will have to show at least 80 hours a month of work, school, job training, volunteering, or some combination of those to keep their coverage.

Louisiana · 4d

theadvocate.com

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Louisiana got $200M to shore up rural health care. Hospitals question how it’s being spent.

Rural hospitals in Louisiana are protesting how the state has distributed $200 million from the federal government to shore up healthcare in sparsely populated places, arguing that too little is going to their work on the front lines. “The rural hospitals were deeply disappointed with the amounts that we got...

Louisiana · 2d

claiborneparishjournal.com

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Louisiana residents encouraged to participate in statewide community health survey

The LSU AgCenter Webster and Claiborne Parish Nutrition Education program is encouraging residents to make their voices heard by participating in the Louisiana Community Health Survey, an initiative aimed at identifying healthcare access challenges and community health needs across the state. The survey, promoted on behalf of the Office of...

Louisiana · 5d

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2026 Election Roundup: Voters Approve Water Measures Amid Democratic Rout

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Control of Congress headlined a historic 2026 midterm election. Democrats took power in the House and Senate, tallying victory after victory to repaint the electoral map in broad swaths of blue. Those victories included triumphs in the Senate and governor races in Iowa where water pollution from industrial agriculture and the state’s rising cancer rate were prominent campaign issues.

Louisiana · 4d

KPLC

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Changes coming to Louisiana Medicaid - clipped version

Louisiana · 4d

Fox 8

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Louisiana voters pass 7 of 10 constitutional amendments

Louisiana · 5d

jacksonparishjournal.com

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Important Information for Medicaid Patients

Beginning January 1, 2027, new Medicaid work and community engagement requirements will take effect in Louisiana. These changes may affect certain Medicaid members, but most members will not need to report work activities, and many may qualify for exemptions. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?...

Louisiana · 8d

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Acadiana Hospitals Rank Among Louisiana's Best - 4 in the Top 10

When it comes to healthcare quality, South Louisiana punches above its weight. A major national study ranked four local hospitals among the best in the country for patient outcomes and care.

Louisiana · 10d

bizneworleans.com

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Louisiana Public Health Institute is Transforming Gulf Coast Health Clinics into Disaster-Ready Community Hubs

A $20 million investment in Gulf Coast healthcare infrastructure could help keep neighborhood clinics operating when disaster strikes — while laying the groundwork for a new model of climate resilience that could expand nationwide. The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) received the funding through the National Academies of Sciences,...

Louisiana · 10d

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Ochsner and LCMC Health Are in The Business of Beating Cancer

Dr. Amelia Jernigan had run out of answers for one of her patients. The young mother had a cancer so rare that a physician might encounter only a handful of cases in an entire career. Standard treatments had been exhausted, and her options were running out. Then Jernigan, a gynecologic...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

bossierpress.com

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Willis Knighton Health named to Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2027

Willis Knighton Health has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2027. It is the highest ranked hospital in North Louisiana to make the list. “This is an extraordinary achievement that reflects the dedication, expertise and compassion of our entire Willis Knighton team,” says Jaf Fielder, president and CEO of Willis Knighton. “Every day, thousands of people across our organization work together with one goal in mind: providing exceptional care to the patients and families who place their trust in us. This recognition is a testament to that commitment. While awards and rankings are certainly gratifying, what matters most is the difference we make in people’s lives, every single day.”

Louisiana · 10d

avoyellestoday.com

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Avoyelles Hospital recognizes 2026 Pink Wishes recipients

Avoyelles Hospital's 2026 Pink Wishes recipients are Rebecca Desselle, Glenda Ducote, Ora Jacobs, Wendy Marchand and Deborah Thomas. The Pink October Program began in 1995 as Ladies Night Out at the local Fox Theatre and has grown tremendously over the last 31 years. Because of Ladies Night Out, the Pink...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 12d

jacksonparishjournal.com

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John Morgan named 2026 LRHA Rural Health Professional of the Year

The Louisiana Rural Health Association (LRHA) announces that it has named John Morgan, RN, MBA, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jackson Parish Hospital, as the 2026 Rural Health Professional of the Year. The award recognizes healthcare professionals for their leadership in healthcare services throughout rural communities. Efforts taken into consideration...

Jackson Parish, LA · 12d