AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrauma Prevention: LSU Health Shreveport’s annual trauma symposium brought clinicians and community leaders together to discuss emergency care and preventing repeat injuries from violence. Breast Cancer: Lafayette journalist Marcelle Fontenot says routine mammograms helped catch her cancer early; after surgery, she’s urging women not to delay screening. Medicaid: Louisiana renewed contracts worth more than $16 billion with four managed-care providers for 2027, covering about 1.2 million people. Separately, a dispute could affect Ochsner coverage for 70,000 Medicaid patients, while 274,000 members must switch plans during open enrollment. Medical Education: Xavier Ochsner’s new medical school won preliminary accreditation, clearing the way to recruit its first class for 2027. Family Health: Louisiana will receive nearly $14 million in federal funds for home visits that support expectant and new parents with newborn care, mental health resources and other needs.
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