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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…
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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?…
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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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After several weeks of examining the material they have to work with, the House Appropriations Committee begins sculpting the budget bill today. It’s…
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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…
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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…
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Louisiana’s senior Senator, Republican Bill Cassidy, presented a possible replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act Monday. The Patient Freedom Act of…
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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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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…
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Governor-elect John Bel Edwards named more cabinet-level officials Tuesday, including Dr. Rebekah Gee to head the Department of Health and Hospitals. A…