AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicaid Access: About 70,000 Louisiana Medicaid patients could lose in-network access to Ochsner if the health system and Louisiana Healthcare Connections fail to reach a deal before Dec. 1. Patients may switch plans, and the state says the insurer must maintain adequate provider access. Medical Education: Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation and can recruit up to 50 students for a possible fall 2027 start. Medicare Enrollment: More than 925,000 Louisiana beneficiaries can review coverage during open enrollment; 2027 changes include a $700 prescription-drug deductible and a $2,400 out-of-pocket cap, while insulin remains capped at $35 a month. Public Health: State officials are warning residents about a dangerous synthetic opioid found in several parishes. Care Before Release: Louisiana has approval to provide Medicaid care to people in prisons and jails before they return to the community. Rural Health: The state is set to receive $37.7 million to strengthen its rural health workforce.
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