HB 468 (see companion bill SB 188)
Provides relative to utilization review standards and approval procedures for healthcare service claims submitted by healthcare providers
4
12, 2023
27
09, 2023
26
09, 2023
25
08, 2023
11
08, 2023
SB 171
Creates the pharmacy benefit managers quality incentive program
11
08, 2023
HB 427
Provides relative to disclosure by healthcare facilities to patients of prices for certain items and services
10
08, 2023
19
07, 2023
7
07, 2023
7
06, 2023
In re Matter of LCMC Health & HCA Healthcare
This action arises out of the FTC's objection to LCMC's acquisition of three hospitals owned by HCA Healthcare in Louisiana. LCMC, a nonprofit hospital that operates six hospitals in the New Orleans area, had obtained a certificate of public advantage (COPA) from the Louisiana attorney general for the acquisitions, which were completed in early 2023. The FTC alleges that even though LCMC obtained a COPA from the state, the parties are still required to comply with the FTC's Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and report the transaction to the FTC. The hospitals and Louisiana AG (Plaintiff-Intervenor [...]