http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/3 Fri, 03 May 2013 20:56:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2013 Department of Health & Hospitals | State of Louisiana Fri, 03 May 2013 20:56:00 GMT http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2809 Not later than June 30, 2013, all Bayou Health Prepaid Plans will accept a standard single page prior authorization form for outpatient pharmacy services. Fri, 03 May 2013 20:56:00 GMT 3-2809 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2788 Important information regarding Medicaid Provider Enrollment. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 3-2788 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2778 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT 3-2778 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2749 On November 29, 2012, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) issued a Request For Information (RFI) seeking creative, innovative and viable strategies that would assist Louisiana with restructuring the organization and delivery of Medicaid services to individuals receiving Medicaid-funded Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS). Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:27:00 GMT 3-2749 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2743 Today, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein announced plans to reform the Medicaid Hospice Program, with a focus on providing services in the community. The department has secured bridge funding from existing grants to continue the current hospice program, which was set to end on Feb. 1, until the reformed program can be implemented later this spring. Previous Administration decisions regarding the Medicaid budget will still remain intact. The savings will still be realized from the original reduction, with Hospice services continuing through this existing funding stream. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:25:00 GMT 3-2743 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2736 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:10:00 GMT 3-2736 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2730 In June, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals announced plans to implement coordinated care for Medicaid dental benefits. After months of dialogue with dental stakeholders about how best to coordinate this aspect of Medicaid recipients’ care, DHH has finalized its dental reform concept, which contains many improvements based on this valuable feedback, and issued a Request for Proposals last week for the Medicaid Dental Benefit Program. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:39:00 GMT 3-2730 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2722 Today, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein and LSU System Executive Vice President for Health Care and Medical Education Redesign Dr. Frank Opelka held events in three regions of the state to announce that agreements have been reached to form public-private partnerships involving three LSU hospitals. Interim LSU Hospital and its successor University Medical Center in New Orleans will partner with Louisiana Children’s Medical Center; Leonard J. Chabert Hospital in Houma has reached agreements with Ochsner Health System and Terrebonne General Medical Center; and University Medical Center in Lafayette has formed a partnership with its neighbor, Lafayette General Medical Center. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:13:00 GMT 3-2722 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2708 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) is seeking creative, innovative and viable strategies that will assist Louisiana with restructuring the organization and delivery of Medicaid services to individuals receiving Medicaid-funded Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS). Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:49:00 GMT 3-2708 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2704 Pharmacy Transition of Care Policies for Bayou Health Plans Available Online Effective Nov. 1, pharmacy became a benefit of three Medicaid Bayou Health Plans -- Amerigroup, LaCare and Louisiana Healthcare Connections, with those plans assuming responsibility for helping members access pharmacy services, encouraging compliance with medication and driving use of the most clinically effective, least expensive drug available. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:17:00 GMT 3-2704 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2699 Since January, Medicaid program leadership have held a daily call for providers to discuss aspects of the Bayou Health program. Now that Bayou Health is fully implemented statewide, Medicaid staff will transition to one weekly phone call for all provider types to discuss issues and answer questions. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:34:00 GMT 3-2699 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2679 Tomorrow, Nov. 1, pharmacy becomes a benefit of three Medicaid Bayou Health Plans, with those plans assuming responsibility for helping members access pharmacy services, encouraging compliance with medication and driving use of the most clinically effective, least expensive drug available. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:57:00 GMT 3-2679 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2678 Medicaid leadership have established resources in place to assist pharmacists and prescribing providers during the Bayou Health pharmacy integration. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:46:00 GMT 3-2678 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2673 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:01:00 GMT 3-2673 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2671 Today, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein announced adjustments to the Louisiana Medicaid program’s pharmacy reimbursement methodology. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:13:00 GMT 3-2671 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1699 Annual reports from Louisiana's Medicaid program (Bureau of Health Services Financing). Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:12:00 GMT 3-1699 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2644 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in June announced plans to include dental services as a benefit in some Bayou Health Plans managed care plans, and requested stakeholder feedback on enhancing Medicaid fee-for-service dental care. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:38:00 GMT 3-2644 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2372 Bayou Health will temporarily modify its daily provider call schedule to focus on pharmacy questions and comments. Beginning Monday, September 17 until further noice. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:30:00 GMT 3-2372 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2619 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has rescheduled a public stakeholder meeting on its final Medicaid Pharmacy Program reform concept, which was originally set for Wednesday, Aug. 29 but postponed because of Hurricane Isaac. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:19:00 GMT 3-2619 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2605 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:12:00 GMT 3-2605