Non-life threatening ER visits to be eliminated under new state health program
Recent data shows 20 percent of Medicaid patients visit the ER 17 times a year for non-life threatening issues.
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Louisiana Department of Health launches pilot program to streamline ER utilization
Louisiana Department of Health’s Medicaid program announces an emergency room (ER) utilization reduction pilot program launching this month across the 12 parishes comprising Region 4 (Acadiana) and ...
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How many cancer survivors live in your Louisiana parish? See the data here.
A cancer survivor is a person who has received a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Being a "survivor" is not the same as ...
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Louisiana confirms 191 cases of norovirus after oyster recall
The number of confirmed cases of norovirus linked to recalled Louisiana oysters increased to 191. The Louisiana Department of ...
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Trump agenda faces legal roadblocks as Democrats attempt new strategy to stall progress
The so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is shifting its focus to the Education and Defense Departments this week as Democrats in Congress try new ways to stop the Trump administration ...
27 religious groups sue Trump administration to protect houses of worship from immigration arrests
More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and ...
Louisiana resumes executions after 15-year pause, approves use of nitrogen gas method
Gov. Jeff Landry announced the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has implemented protocol to carry out ...
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Can support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. help Sen. Bill Cassidy in 2026?
Bill Cassidy's vote to support RFK Jr.'s confirmation is an overt attempt to maintain support within the Republican Party.