Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to review Medicaid prior authorization criteria for L-glutamine which is used to treat acute complications caused by sickle cell disease
Requests study by Louisiana Department of Health to consider Medicaid coverage of gene therapy
Creates a subcommittee to study the effectiveness of sickle cell healthcare treatment practices in this state
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to convene a task force to make recommendations regarding nursing involvement to improve maternal outcomes.
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study acute and long-term adverse health events related to medical marijuana.
Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health to assist in the development of a public service campaign to foster awareness and education on perinatal mental health care.
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to create a task force to study, identify, and make recommendations to address the specialist physician shortage in the state
Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health to amend the state Medicaid plan to extend pregnancy coverage
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to authorize coverage through the Medicaid program for portable oxygen concentrators, when medically necessary.
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to apply for a waiver from the United States Department of Heath and Human Services to allow Medicaid reimbursement for individuals, including juveniles in detention.