February 12, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Health is accepting applications to the Louisiana Doula Registry. Once registered, doulas can be reimbursed by insurance providers, including Louisiana Medicaid, for up to $1,500 per pregnancy.

February 12, 2025

In partnership with Acadian Health, the Louisiana Department of Health’s Medicaid program announces an emergency room (ER) utilization reduction pilot program launching this month across the 12 parishes comprising Region 4 (Acadiana) and Region 5 (Southwest Louisiana). The six-month program minimizes unnecessary ambulance calls and ER visits while ensuring access and quality care for the state’s most vulnerable health population.

February 12, 2025

CARF International announced that the Capital Area Human Services (CAHS) has been accredited for three years for the following programs and services: Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Adults) and (Children and Adolescents); Outpatient Treatment: Substance Use Disorders/Addictions (Adults) and (Children and Adolescents); and for Residential Treatment: Substance Use Disorders/Addictions (Adults).

The latest accreditation is the fifth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation CARF International awarded to Capital Area Human Services.  

February 6, 2025

By Dianne Marie Normand Hartley Editor, Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge & Healthcare Journal of New Orleans

On February 4, 2025, Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) cast a pivotal vote to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

February 6, 2025

Children’s Hospital New Orleans is marking 70 years of service to children’s health the announcement of a transformational partnership with the Manning Family.  

This collaboration unites Children’s Hospital New Orleans and the Manning Family (Olivia, Archie, Cooper, Peyton, and Eli) – who share a deep commitment to innovation, compassion, and world-class pediatric care.