Dr. Rebekah Gee

Louisiana has struck a deal with a pharmaceutical company to provide Hepatitis C treatment to the state's Medicaid patients and prisoners.The five-year…

Louisiana’s Joint Budget Committee meets today to vote on two-year contract extensions for the state’s Medicaid-managed care organizations.“Why two years?…

Often referred to as “miracle drugs”, the ads for new medications are almost inescapable.But the newer medications don’t come cheap.“Prime example of that…

After several weeks of examining the material they have to work with, the House Appropriations Committee begins sculpting the budget bill today. It’s…

Dr. Rebekah Gee, Louisiana's Secretary of Health, talks with us about the uncertain future of the Affordable Care Act, the state’s reliance on the federal…

Nearly half the $29.7-billion proposed state budget is recommended for spending by Louisiana’s Department of Health.“Yes, it’s big, because we’re a poor…

Louisiana’s senior Senator, Republican Bill Cassidy, presented a possible replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act Monday. The Patient Freedom Act of…

Department leaders sat in front of the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday, as Legislators continue taking an early look at next fiscal year’s…

Even before he’s sworn in as governor at noon today, John Bel Edwards is having to defend some of his leadership staff selections, beginning with the…

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards named more cabinet-level officials Tuesday, including Dr. Rebekah Gee to head the Department of Health and Hospitals. A…