Louisiana SB408 establishes a medical claims database for workers' compensation, mandates electronic billing, and updates reimbursement schedules.
Louisiana SB408 creates the All Workers' Compensation Medical Claims Database to collect and analyze medical and pharmacy claims data from payors. The database aims to improve transparency, assist in fee schedule enforcement, and evaluate medical utilization. Payors must submit data electronically starting October 1, 2026. The assistant secretary of the office of workers' compensation administration will use the data for monitoring compliance, studying cost drivers, and supporting actuarial reviews.
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