Louisiana Hospitals at Risk for Closure - See the List
The healthcare landscape is shifting quietly beneath our feet, with over 400 hospitals teetering on the brink of closure due to some hefty cuts.
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344K Louisiana Medicaid Members Must Switch Plans Now
Louisiana ended UnitedHealthcare's $4.2B Medicaid contract affecting 344,614 residents. Members have 3 weeks to transition to new plans before Jan 1 amid legal battles.
Louisiana Faces Medicaid Budget Strain as Federal Cuts Loom
Louisiana's Medicaid costs are skyrocketing—and with potential federal cuts on the horizon, state officials are warning of major consequences for healthcare access.
Louisiana Ranks No. 5 in the Country for This Popular Drug
When it comes to certain weight loss drugs, Louisiana has a high rate of patients using one of the most popular drugs out there.
Crowley, Lafayette Natives Named Louisiana Health Dept Leaders
Louisiana Governor-Elect Jeff Landry has named the state Health Department leadership team. Two are Acadiana natives, one from Lafayette and one from Crowley.
FBI Puts Missing Man With Louisiana Ties on Most Wanted List
The man is wanted for several high-profile fraud schemes.
Thousands Kicked Off Louisiana Medicaid Rolls For Ineligibility
No children were automatically removed this time.
First Urgent Care Accepting Medicaid Opens In Lafayette
University Hospital and Clinics is opening the area's first after-hours Urgent Care Clinic that accepts Medicaid. Until now, patience with Medicaid coverage were forced to use emergency services causing ER crowding and extended wait times...