Louisiana 2024 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB896

Introduced
4/2/24  
Introduced
4/2/24  
Refer
4/3/24  
Refer
4/3/24  
Report Pass
4/16/24  
Report Pass
4/16/24  
Refer
4/17/24  
Refer
4/17/24  
Engrossed
4/30/24  
Engrossed
4/30/24  
Refer
5/1/24  
Report Pass
5/15/24  
Refer
5/16/24  
Refer
5/16/24  
Enrolled
5/31/24  
Enrolled
5/31/24  
Chaptered
6/19/24  
Chaptered
6/19/24  

Caption

Creates the Louisiana Remote Patient Monitoring Program Law (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Impact

If enacted, HB 896 will significantly impact Louisiana's healthcare landscape, particularly for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and mental health disorders. Patients who have had prior costly service use or receive recommendations from their healthcare providers may qualify for these remote monitoring services. The legislation is intended to facilitate better management of high-need patients by improving coordination of care and possibly leading to better health outcomes through continuous monitoring and timely interventions.

Summary

House Bill 896, known as the Louisiana Remote Patient Monitoring Program Law, is designed to enhance healthcare delivery through telehealth by providing remote patient monitoring services under the state's medical assistance program. This includes a provision for Medicaid to cover these services, thereby improving access to care for patients in their homes. The bill emphasizes the importance of using telecommunications technology to monitor patients' health data actively, which may include vital signs and medication adherence, ultimately aiming to reduce the need for more expensive hospital care.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 896 appears to be generally positive, particularly among healthcare professionals and advocates for telehealth services. Supporters argue that the expansion of telehealth aligns with the shifting landscape of healthcare towards more accessible and patient-centered models. While there may be concerns regarding the implementation and regulation of such services, particularly around technical standards and care quality, the overall goal of improving healthcare delivery through remote monitoring appears to resonate well with legislative and medical communities.

Contention

Potential points of contention regarding HB 896 could arise from concerns about the oversight and quality of remote patient monitoring services. Critics may question the adequacy of the training and installation reimbursement provisions for telehealth providers, as well as the impacts on patient privacy and safety standards in home settings. The bill necessitates the Louisiana Department of Health to establish rules to ensure compliance and safety, which may require ongoing scrutiny to balance innovative approaches to healthcare with the necessity of maintaining high-quality care safeguards.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SB233

Creates the Expanding Louisiana's Health Care Workforce Fund. (8/1/23) (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA HB506

Creates the Louisiana Interagency Council on Homelessness within the office of the governor (EN INCREASE FF EX See Note)

LA SB110

Provides for patient's right to prompt coverage. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

LA SB181

Creates the Expanding Louisiana's Health Care Workforce Fund. (8/1/23) (OR1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA HB427

Provides relative to disclosure by healthcare facilities to patients of prices for certain items and services (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA HB649

Provides for a Louisiana Music Trail and related programs (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

LA HB321

Creates the Truth and Transparency in the Louisiana Criminal Justice System Pilot Program (RE1 INCREASE LF EX See Note)

LA HB439

Creates the Victims of Vehicular Homicide Fund (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA SB147

Creates the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

LA HB563

Creates a law enforcement recruitment incentive fund (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Similar Bills

LA HCR88

Creates the Task Force on Telehealth Access

LA HB903

Provides for the Louisiana Telehealth Access Act

LA SB93

Provides relative to telehealth services provided by licensed hearing aid dealers. (8/1/21) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

LA HB1280

Provides for the Louisiana Telehealth Access Act

LA HB553

Provides relative to remote patient monitoring

LA HB589

Provides for Medicaid policies and procedures concerning telehealth services

LA SB66

Provides relative to telehealth services. (1/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)