Creates a subcommittee to study mental health issues in this state
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health, through its Medical Care Advisory Committee, or the creation of a subcommittee thereof, to study ways for Medicaid to invest in community-based social service organizations that address health-related social needs and determinants
Creates a subcommittee to study the effectiveness of sickle cell healthcare treatment practices in this state
Requests that the Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Children and Family Services, and State Bd. of Elementary and Secondary Education study jointly the coordination of mental health and counseling resources for students
Requests that certain state agencies address the impacts of maternal depression and anxiety and provide evidence-based preventive care, early identification, and treatment services
Urges and requests the Institute for Public Health and Justice and the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to study behavioral health issues in the criminal justice system
Urges and requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to study the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Louisiana-based community mental health centers and to report to the House Committee on Health and Welfare by January 1, 2011.
Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health and other parties to study jointly the language in the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 648
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.
Urges and Requests the chairmen of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs to establish a joint subcommittee to study state tax incentives and rebates (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)