Among the pandemic’s legacies, its transformative impact on the acceptance and use of telehealth may be the most enduring for the healthcare system. This follow-up survey of Louisiana’s Medicaid providers reveals remarkable stability for telehealth’s roles and challenges. Read More
Telehealth dramatically expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, introducing new opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers. Read More
Effective January 1, 2021, changes are coming to CPT codes related to Evaluation and Management (E/M) services. These landmark changes, adopted by the American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will impact nearly every medical specialty. Read More
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) are hosting a series of tele-town halls called “Protecting our Communities from the Flu & COVID-19.” Read More
The pandemic has had a disproportionately large impact on Louisiana’s Black communities. This white paper presents five managed care strategies that can help combat racial disparities in COVID-19 outcomes. Read More
This survey of 998 healthcare providers in Louisiana establishes a baseline status for provider screening and testing practices during the first wave of the pandemic. Read More
More than 1.6 million Louisiana residents, including many affected by COVID-19, receive health care coverage through the five Medicaid managed care organizations that make up LMMA. Read More
