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LA HR369

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jack McFarland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress, HHS, and CMS to avoid reductions in Medicaid hospital reimbursement rates proposed in recent federal memoranda and guidance
  • Requests immediate federal approval of pending Louisiana State Directed Payment Preprints for both hospital and physician payments without reducing total payment amounts for future rating periods
  • Emphasizes maintaining current Medicaid funding levels to prevent service cutbacks, staff reductions, or hospital closures, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas
  • Calls for federal engagement with state officials, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders to address Louisiana healthcare needs without undermining hospital financial stability
  • Directs transmission of resolution to the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, Louisiana's congressional delegation, HHS Secretary, and CMS Administrator

Legislative Description

Memorialize Congress to avoid reductions in Medicaid funding that would adversely affect Louisiana's hospitals and communities they serve

CONGRESS

Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

6/13/2025

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