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Lawmakers, advocates question extra spending for Louisiana nursing homes
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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(The Center Square) â A change to how Louisianaâs health department pays nursing homes is expected to cost the state an extra $5 million-plus per year.
State officials say the boost is meant to benefit nursing home residents by encouraging facilities to establish private rooms, though some advocates and lawmakers say there are better uses for the extra dollars.
The Louisiana Legislatureâs Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee met Tuesday. Rep. Tony Bacala, a Prairieville Republican, said Louisiana has a higher proportion than other states of residents in nursing homes, as compared to those receiving home health. Allowing people to receive services in their homes is cheaper, he said.