LA SR201

Urges Congress, HHS, and CMS to avoid reductions in Medicaid funding that would adversely affect Louisiana hospitals, particularly rural facilities serving geographically isolated and medically underserved areas

Requests immediate federal approval of pending Louisiana State Directed Payment Preprints for both hospital and physician payments, with no reductions to total payment amounts for future rating periods

Responds to recent federal memoranda and guidance proposing to reduce the maximum amount hospitals may be reimbursed by Medicaid

Calls for federal engagement with state officials, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders to develop solutions that address healthcare needs without undermining hospital financial stability

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, Louisiana's congressional delegation, HHS Secretary, and CMS Administrator