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LA HR369
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jack McFarland
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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
Full Bill Text
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