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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 347 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Turner
Abstract: Adds hospitals accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation to
the facilities recognized as major teaching hospitals.
Present law provides for any facility having a documented affiliation agreement with a Louisiana
medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education to be recognized as a
major teaching hospital by the Louisiana Medical Assistance Program.
Proposed law allows any facility having a documented affiliation agreement with a Louisiana
medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education Commission or the
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation to be recognized as a major teaching hospital by
the Louisiana Medical Assistance Program.
(Amends R.S. 40:1241(A))