Reports and Resources

The State of Telehealth Adoption in Medicaid

The State of Telehealth Adoption in Medicaid

Telehealth dramatically expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, introducing new opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers. This report compares Medicaid providers’ telehealth practices reflected in surveys conducted in the spring and fall in 2020. This study adds to the public knowledge about telehealth adoption and its impact on practices and patient care, common issues experienced, and how providers see telehealth’s future.

Provider COVID-19 Screening and Testing Practices

This survey of 998 health care providers in Louisiana establishes a baseline status for provider screening and testing practices during the first wave of the pandemic.

LMMA Strategies to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the COVID-19 Health Crisis

Strategies to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the COVID-19 Health Crisis

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.