Hospitals are facing major cuts this legislative session that would be devastating for their patients, their employees and our communities.

These cuts could lead to significant layoffs throughout the state, which would limit access to vital healthcare services.

The burden of these proposed reductions, coupled with the underpayments hospitals currently receive from the state for Medicaid services, will lead to higher healthcare costs for businesses and individuals.

We all know what that means - those with health insurance and businesses that provide health insurance have to pay even higher healthcare premiums to cover the cost of individuals who do not have insurance.  

Hospitals in Louisiana are committed to working with members of the legislature on solutions to this financial crisis so that every citizen in the state has access to quality healthcare.

The Louisiana Hospital Association and it members would like to thank Senate President Joel Chaisson (D-Destrehan) and the Senate Finance Committee, led by Chairman Sen. Mike Michot (R-Lafayette), for taking the first step in restoring Medicaid cuts in HB 1 for all providers, including hospitals.

We encourage citizens to call their senators at 225-342-2040 and their representatives at 225-342-0617 and ask them to fully restore the cuts to hospitals and protect critical healthcare services and jobs for your community.
 
John A. Matessino       
President & CEO Louisiana Hospital Association