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Due to the current surge of cases of the delta variant of COVID-19, Louisiana is dangerously low on intensive care unit beds, according to the latest data on COVID-19 from the state's health department.
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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…
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“We’re trying to get away from having consistent midyear cuts, which, as of right now, the only way I can think of doing it is not appropriating all of…
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Last week, the Louisiana Department of Health announced a behavioral health program for youth would be eliminated effective April 1st.Senator Fred Mills…
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Department leaders sat in front of the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday, as Legislators continue taking an early look at next fiscal year’s…
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It’s been a year and a half since North Baton Rouge had an emergency room. On Wednesday, Governor John Bel Edwards announced plans that will change that.…
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As the sixth week of the twelve week session begins, the budget takes center stage on Monday and Tuesday.“Our public comment days are April the 14th and…
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The state Department of Health and Hospitals is taking preliminary steps to further privatize Medicaid in Louisiana. In August, DHH released a concept…
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Since 2009, Louisiana and seven other states have been using a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to make Medicaid more accessible to those who…
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At the close of the recent legislative session, Gov. Bobby Jindal vetoed additional funding to pay for services for the developmentally disabled.Two weeks…