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Louisiana Medicaid patients risk losing coverage amid contract dispute

Louisiana · 26d

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner advises Medicare recipients to review their coverage

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple reminds Medicare beneficiaries to review their coverage during the annual Open Enrollment Period, which runs from Thursday, October 15th through Monday, December 7th, 2026. Any changes made during this window will take effect on January 1st, 2027. During Open Enrollment, beneficiaries have the opportunity to...

Louisiana · 27d
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Maternal Health Takes Center Stage at Xavier University

A special summit at Xavier University was all about improving maternal health outcomes for women and families in our community. The reproductive health summit brought together state lawmakers and health care professionals to discuss critical gaps in care. Louisiana saw 222 maternal health deaths last year. Health care leaders say nearly 90 percent of those were preventable. in addition to education, there was also advocacy and a call to action when it comes to women’s health policies in Louisiana. In addition, the reproductive health summit highlighted services–like the Family Connects program–that directly address critical gaps in care. The event was held in partnership with The Pontchartrain (La.) Chapter of The Links incorporated, The Cade Foundation, Xavier University and Ochsner Health System.

Louisiana · 25d
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October is Infection Prevention Month as flu, COVID cases rise in SWLA

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - October is Infection Prevention Month, and health officials in Southwest Louisiana are urging the public to take simple steps to stay healthy as flu and COVID cases increase. Dr. Timothy Hammond, chief medical officer for Christus Ochsner Southwest Louisiana, said infection prevention covers both hospital...

Louisiana · 26d
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BRProud

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Louisiana Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15. Here’s what to know

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is urging Medicare beneficiaries to review their coverage options ahead of the 2027 open enrollment period, which is scheduled to run from October 15 to December 7.

Louisiana · 27d

Main Street Dollars

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Louisiana state employees and retirees face higher health premiums on Jan. 1 across every Pelican and Magnolia plan, with enrollment open until Nov. 15

Health premiums for Louisiana state workers and retirees go up on Jan. 1, and the window to change plans closes first. The Office of Group Benefits, the agency that runs the state’s health plans, says all Pelican and Magnolia health plans carry a 7.75% premium rate increase effective Jan. 1, 2027. Annual enrollment runs from […]

Louisiana · 29d

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CMS approves Louisiana's 1115 Reentry Demonstration, authorizing pre-release services to eligible incarcerated individuals

The Louisiana Department of Health has announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has formally approved Louisiana’s 1115 Reentry Demonstration, authorizing the state to receive Federal Financial Participation for providing Medicaid pre‑release services to eligible incarcerated individuals. Louisiana is one of three states receiving new demonstration...

Louisiana · 27d

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Louisiana Blue Names Brian Keller CEO

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (Louisiana Blue) Board of Directors has named Brian P. Keller president and CEO, effective Dec. 1, 2026. Keller will succeed Bryan Camerlinck, who announced his planned retirement earlier this year. A New Orleans native, Keller has worked...

Louisiana · 27d

Louisiana Illuminator

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Medicaid approves reentry care at Louisiana prisons, jails

Louisiana is joining 18 other states that provide federal government-supported healthcare access to incarcerated people near the end of their prison terms, with hopes it eases their reentry process.

Louisiana · 28d

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Louisiana Department of Health announces Medicaid pre-release services for incarcerated individuals

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health announced on Friday that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved Louisiana's 115 Reentry Demonstration, allowing the state to receive Federal Financial Participation for providing Medicaid pre-release services to incarcerated individuals. Louisiana is one of three states receiving new...

Louisiana · 10-09

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CMS approves Louisiana's 1115 Reentry Demonstration authorizing pre-release services to eligible incarcerated individuals

Baton Rouge, La. (October 9, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formally approved Louisiana’s 1115 Reentry Demonstration, authorizing the state to receive Federal Financial Participation (FFP) for providing Medicaid pre‑release services to eligible incarcerated individuals. Louisiana is one of three states receiving new demonstration approvals, alongside Minnesota and Nevada, as part of CMS’s national initiative to strengthen continuity of care for individuals returning to their communities. The waiver positions Louisiana to join 18 other states implementing CMS-approved reentry demonstrations.

Louisiana · 10-09

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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: Louisiana Seniors Urged to Review Coverage and Avoid Scams

Medicare open enrollment brings important decisions for Louisiana seniors, especially as insurance companies change plans and prescription drug costs remain a concern. Ron Henderson of the Louisiana Department of Insurance joined Mornings With Brian Haldane to explain what beneficiaries should know before selecting their coverage. Review Medicare Costs and Coverage...

Louisiana · 10-09

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Louisiana’s T.J. Woodward named NCPA National Pharmacist of the Year

The National Community Pharmacists Association names its National Pharmacist of the Year, and he hails from right here in Louisiana. T.J. Woodard owns Prescriptions to Geaux, which has two locations in Baton Rouge. Woodard, who owns the pharmacy with his wife, was very humble when he learned that he was named national pharmacist of the year by the NCPA.

Louisiana · 10-09

WNTZ

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LSUA gets $1.39 million grant for rural nursing education

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – LSU Alexandria’s School of Nursing has received a $1.39 million grant from the Louisiana Department of Health to expand health care education and workforce training in rural communities across the state. The grant will support the development of learning labs at Winn Parish Medical Center, Avoyelles Hospital and Opelousas General Hospital. […]

Alexandria, LA · 10-09

BRProud

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Louisiana Medicaid program to provide health care before inmates leave prison

The Louisiana Department of Health announced on October 9, 2026, that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved an 1115 Reentry Demonstration program to provide healthcare services to eligible incarcerated individuals starting in early 2027.

Louisiana · 10-09

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An Important Update from Mercy Regional Medical Center

Allegiance Health Management announced today its planned divestiture of Mercy Regional Medical Center, along with three other Louisiana hospitals. This process is intended to position our hospital for long-term sustainability and continued service to our community. Mercy Regional Medical Center remains open and committed to providing quality healthcare to our patients throughout this transition.

Evangeline Parish, LA · 10-06

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Louisiana investing $37M in rural healthcare expansion

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health is investing $37.7 million into strengthening its rural healthcare workforce. The initiative, funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), connects public universities and technical colleges with rural hospitals and clinics to recruit, train and retain essential healthcare professionals.

Louisiana · 10-08

The Financial Wire

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Maryland drops to 47 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 from 63 and Michigan to 181 from 192, while Louisiana rises to 124 from 111, CMS figures show

Maryland will have 47 Medicare Advantage plans on offer for 2027, down from 63 this year, according to federal figures released September 28. Michigan’s count slips to 181 from 192, and Louisiana goes the other way, rising to 124 from 111. The numbers come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ state-by-state fact sheets... The post Maryland drops to 47 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 from 63 and Michigan to 181 from 192, while Louisiana rises to 124 from 111, CMS figures show appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Michigan · 10-08

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NSU flu shot clinic helps nursing students prepare for clinical rotations

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University nursing students had access to flu vaccinations on campus Monday, Oct. 5, as they prepare for clinical rotations that provide hands-on training in health care settings. The clinic, held in Alost Hall, was open to all NSU students, faculty and staff. It was scheduled...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-07

BRProud

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Louisiana invests $37.7M to strengthen rural medical workforce

The Louisiana Department of Health is investing up to $37.7 million in federal funds to strengthen the state's rural healthcare workforce through three new initiatives.

Louisiana · 10-08