Establishes requirements relating to the closure of the Earl K. Long Medical Center and the transfer of certain services of that hospital to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Requires a specific timeline on the closure of Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital and the transfer of certain services to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (OR NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
Requests the LSU Board of Supervisors to provide a written, detailed overview and time line for the closure of the Earl K. Long Medical Center.
Urges and requests the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College to provide a written, detailed overview and time line for the closure of the Earl K. Long Medical Center
Requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to protect certain hospitals from the negative financial consequences of the closure of the Earl K. Long Medical Center by adequately compensating such hospitals for their increased burden of providing health care to the poor and uninsured residents of the greater Baton Rouge region.
Authorizes a cooperative endeavor agreement for use of certain state property situated in Orleans Parish, and the transfer of the former site of Earl K. Long Medical Center to the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. (gov sig)
Provides with respect to the Huey P. Long Medical Center
Directs certain state entities to report to the legislature concerning operation and management of state hospitals by private entities
Expresses support for the Huey P. Long Medical Center, the Central La. State Hospital, the Red River Treatment Center, and the Pinecrest Supports and Services Center and urges and requests that these facilities remain open, public, and viable
Medicaid services; require Medicaid to reimburse licensed birthing centers and to seek necessary waivers.