Louisiana HCR67 requests a study on acute healthcare access gaps for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Louisiana HCR67 requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The study, known as the "Derek's Promise Study," will examine gaps in access, barriers within Medicaid and waiver systems, and hospital utilization trends. The Department of Health will also develop recommendations for policy and funding, rural and underserved access solutions, and a coordinated system of care. The report is due by February 1, 2027.
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