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CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital Performs First Aquablation Therapy Procedure in Central Louisiana

Alexandria, La.- November 11, 2026 – CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital (CCLSH) has introduced Aquablation therapy, bringing a new treatment option for men with an enlarged prostate closer to home. The hospital performed its first Aquablation procedure today, becoming the first in central Louisiana to offer the technology. Aquablation...

Alexandria, LA · 2d
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The Money Overview

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More than 290,000 Louisiana Medicaid members in Healthy Blue have until Nov. 16 to pick a new plan before the contract ends Dec. 31, or the state will assign one

Louisiana Medicaid members enrolled in Healthy Blue have until Nov. 16 to choose a new health plan, because the Louisiana Department of Health’s contract with Healthy Blue ends Dec. 31. The state said more than 290,000 members are enrolled with the plan. Anyone who makes no choice will be assigned a plan that takes effect […] The post More than 290,000 Louisiana Medicaid members in Healthy Blue have until Nov. 16 to pick a new plan before the contract ends Dec. 31, or the state will assign one appeared first on The Money Overview .

Louisiana · 4d

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Tulane works to train more nurses as Louisiana faces one of nation’s worst shortages

At Ochsner St. Martin Hospital in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, nurse shortages can determine whether a patient is admitted, even when beds are available. “There’s just not enough staff to staff those beds,” medical-surgical unit nurse Noelle Prados said. Louisiana is projected to face one of the nation’s worst...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 2d
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Nearly two-thirds of Louisiana rural health applicants receive no funding

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Louisiana awarded funding to 195 of 529 applicants seeking a share of roughly $208 million in federal rural health money, leaving nearly two-thirds without […]

Louisiana · 2d

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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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Louisiana maximizes first-year Rural Health Transformation funding to strengthen rural hospitals, health, and communities

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has completed the first year of funding awards through the Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), directing the maximum funding allowable under federal guidelines to support rural facilities while advancing a broader strategy to improve health outcomes and strengthen rural communities across the state.

Louisiana · 5d

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Louisiana Department of Health dedicated to the advancement of rural health

The Louisiana Department of Health has completed the first year of funding awards through the Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program, directing the maximum funding allowable under federal guidelines to support rural facilities while advancing a broader strategy to improve health outcomes and strengthen rural communities across the state. Louisiana received...

Louisiana · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 10d

KPLC

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Changes coming to Louisiana Medicaid - clipped version

Louisiana · 9d

Fox 8

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Louisiana voters pass 7 of 10 constitutional amendments

Louisiana · 10d

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 · 13d