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LA Rev Stat § 40:1215.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1215.2. Departments of family medicine

RS 1215.2 - Departments of family medicine   A. The state schools of medicine, nursing schools, and schools of allied health professions shall cooperate, in collaboration with the Louisiana Area Health Education Center, to improve and expand programs for rural or other health manpower shortage areas.  B. The state schools of medicine shall:   (1) Encourage and coordinate the creation or expansion of a rural or other health manpower shortage preceptor program among such medical schools, teaching hospitals, nursing schools, and schools of allied health professions.  (2) Encourage family practice residency programs to provide an opportunity for residents to have at least a one-month rotation through a rural or other health manpower shortage setting.  (3) Encourage the development of relief service programs for rural or other health manpower shortage area physicians and allied health personnel to facilitate access to continuing medical education.  (4) Encourage the development of clerkships in family medicine.  (5) Encourage cooperation with the Louisiana Area Health Education Center through its regional centers in the above activities.  (6) Report to the legislature on its efforts to fulfill the intent of this Part to achieve a goal of increasing the number of first-year primary care residents in this state.  (7) Encourage and promote the development of admissions policies that require each first-year class to include at least fifty percent of its students from health manpower shortage areas.  Acts 1990, No. 1052, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.152 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.1. Short title

RS 1217.1 - Short title  This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Kidney Health Care Law".  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.81 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.2. Finding; statement of purpose

RS 1217.2 - Finding; statement of purpose  A. The legislature finds that one of the most serious and tragic problems facing the public health and welfare today is the death of hundreds of people in this state each year from chronic kidney disease when the present state of medical art and technology could return many of these people to a socially productive life. Many of these people may die due to lack of personal financial resources to pay for the expensive equipment and care necessary for survival.  B. The legislature recognizes a responsibility to allow its citizens to remain healthy without being pauperized and a responsibility to use the resources and organizations of the state to gather and disseminate information on the prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease.  C. The legislature further finds that a comprehensive program to combat chronic kidney disease must be implemented through the combined and correlated efforts of individuals, state and local governments, persons in the field of medicine, universities, and nonprofit organizations. Therefore, it is the purpose of this Part to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to direct the use of resources and care and treatment of chronic kidney disease.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.82 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.3. Definitions

RS 1217.3 - Definitions  For the purpose of this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  (1) "Adjusted gross income" means adjusted gross income as provided by the federal income tax return.  (2) "Chancellor" means the chancellor of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport.  (3) "Medical center" means the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport.  (4) "Other benefit" means a benefit, other than one provided under this Part, to which a person is entitled for payment of the costs of medical care and treatment, services, pharmaceutical, transportation, and supplies including benefits available from any of the following:  (a) An insurance policy, group health plan, or prepaid medical.  (b) Title XVIII or Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 1395 et seq. and 1396 et seq.).  (c) The United States Department of Veterans Affairs.  (d) The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services.  (e) Workers' compensation or other compulsory employer's insurance program.  (f) A public program created by federal or state law or an ordinance or rule of a municipality or other political subdivision of the state, excluding benefits created by the establishment of a municipal or parish hospital, a joint municipal-parish hospital, a parish hospital authority, or a hospital service district.  (g) A cause of action for medical expenses brought by an applicant for or recipient of services from the department, or a settlement or judgment based on the cause of action, if the expenses are related to the need for services provided under this Part.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1999, No. 802, §5, eff. July 2, 1999; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.83 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.4. Louisiana Kidney Health Care Program; creation; eligibility

RS 1217.4 - Louisiana Kidney Health Care Program; creation; eligibility  A. The chancellor of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport shall establish the Louisiana Kidney Health Care Program through the health sciences center.  B. The health sciences center, by rule, shall establish the terms, conditions, and criteria, including medical and financial criteria, for eligibility to participate in the program. However, eligibility shall be limited to residents of the state who meet, at a minimum, all of the following criteria:  (1) Require care and treatment for chronic kidney disease.  (2) Do not qualify for or receive other benefits.  (3) Have an adjusted gross income of less than:  (a) Seventy-five thousand dollars annually if filing a joint return.  (b) Sixty thousand dollars annually if filing a single return.  (c) Fifty thousand dollars annually if married and filing a separate return.  (4) Meet all medical criteria as determined by the health sciences center.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1999, No. 802, §5, eff. July 2, 1999; Acts 1999, No. 820, §1, eff. July 2, 1999; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.84 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.5. Services

RS 1217.5 - Services  A. The medical center shall provide kidney health care services directly or through public or private resources to persons determined to be eligible for services authorized by this Part.  B. The medical center may cooperate with other departments, agencies, political subdivisions, and public and private institutions to provide services to eligible persons, to study the public health and welfare needs involved, and to plan, establish, develop, and provide programs or facilities and services that are necessary or desirable, including any that are jointly administered with state agencies.  C. The medical center may conduct research and compile statistics relating to the provision of kidney care services and the need for the services by persons with disabilities.  D. The medical center may contract with schools, hospitals, corporations, agencies, and individuals, including doctors, nurses, and technicians, for training, physical restoration, transportation, and other services necessary to treat and care for persons with kidney disease.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 2014, No. 811, §22, eff. June 23, 2014; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.85 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.6. Facilities

RS 1217.6 - Facilities  A. The medical center may establish and maintain standards for the accreditation of all facilities designed or intended to deliver care or treatment for persons with chronic kidney disease.  B. The medical center may conduct surveys of existing facilities in the state that diagnose, evaluate, and treat persons with kidney disease and may prepare and submit its findings and a specific program of action.  C. The medical center may evaluate the need to create local or regional facilities and to establish a major kidney research center.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.86 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.7. Selection of service providers

RS 1217.7 - Selection of service providers  A. The medical center shall establish criteria and procedures to select service providers to furnish kidney health care services under the program.  B. The medical center shall provide a hearing procedure to resolve any conflicts between the medical center and a service provider.  C. The medical center may not terminate a contract with a service provider while a hearing is pending but may withhold payments while the hearing is pending. If the final determination is in favor of the service provider, the medical center shall pay the withheld payment and resume the contract payments.  D. The provisions of Subsections B and C of this Section shall not apply if a contract:  (1) Is canceled because the services are restricted to conform to budgetary limitations that require the medical center to adopt service priorities regarding types of services to be furnished or classes of eligible individuals.  (2) Expires according to its terms.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.87 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.8. Denial, modification, suspension, or termination of services; appeal procedure; judicial review

RS 1217.8 - Denial, modification, suspension, or termination of services; appeal procedure; judicial review  A. The medical center, for cause, may deny the application of or modify, suspend, or terminate services to an applicant for or recipient of services after notice and opportunity for a hearing.  B. Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the medical center with regard to a request for the provision of services may appeal such decision within thirty days. Such appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and shall be subject to judicial review.  C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply if program services are restricted to conform to budgetary limitations that require the medical center to adopt service priorities regarding types of services to be furnished or classes of eligible persons.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.88 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.9. Reimbursement

RS 1217.9 - Reimbursement  A. No applicant or recipient shall be eligible to receive services provided by this Part to the extent that the applicant or recipient, or another person with a legal obligation to support the applicant or recipient, is eligible for some other benefit that would pay for all or part of the service.  B. When an application for services is made, or at any time while a person is eligible for and receiving services, the applicant or recipient, or the person with a legal obligation to support the applicant or recipient, shall inform the medical center of any other benefit to which the applicant or recipient, or the person with a legal obligation to support the applicant or recipient, may be entitled.  C. A recipient who has received services that are covered by some other benefit, or the person with a legal obligation to support that recipient, shall reimburse the medical center to the extent of the cost of services provided when the other benefit is received.  D. The medical center may waive the provisions of Subsection A of this Section in certain individually considered cases when the enforcement of that provision may deny services to a class of end stage renal disease patients because of conflicting state or federal laws or rules.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.89 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.10. Recovery of costs

RS 1217.10 - Recovery of costs  A. The medical center may recover the costs of services provided by this Part from a person who does not reimburse the medical center as required by R.S. 40:1217.9(C) or from any third party who has a legal obligation to pay other benefits and to whom notice of the medical center's interest has been given.  B. At the request of the chancellor, the medical center may file suit in the appropriate court of Caddo Parish, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, on its behalf.  C. In a judgment rendered in favor of the medical center, the court may award attorney fees, court costs, and interest accruing from the date on which the medical center provided the service to the date on which the medical center is reimbursed.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.90 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.11. Funding

RS 1217.11 - Funding  The medical center may seek and receive monies from any source, including federal funds, grants, and gifts which shall be expended for the purposes designated in this Part.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.91 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.12. Contracts

RS 1217.12 - Contracts  The medical center may enter into contracts and agreements with persons, colleges, universities, associations, corporations, municipalities, and other units of government as necessary to develop and expand kidney health care programs and services.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.92 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.13. Scientific investigations

RS 1217.13 - Scientific investigations  A. The medical center may develop and conduct scientific investigations into the cause, prevention, detection, methods of treatment, and cure of kidney disease, including research in kidney transplantation.  B. The medical center may develop techniques for an effective method of mass testing to detect kidney disease and urinary tract infections.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.93 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.14. Educational programs

RS 1217.14 - Educational programs  A. The medical center may institute, carry on, and supervise educational programs for the public and health providers, including physicians, hospitals, nurses, pharmacists, and other health providers, concerning chronic kidney disease, including prevention and methods of care and treatment.  B. The medical center may use existing public or private programs or groups for the educational programs.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.94 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.15. Rules and regulations

RS 1217.15 - Rules and regulations  The medical center shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Part in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.95 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.16. Report

RS 1217.16 - Report  The medical center shall prepare and submit an annual report concerning its findings, progress, and activities to the governor, the president of the Senate, the speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairmen of the House and Senate committees on health and welfare at least sixty days prior to the legislative session and shall report on the state's total need in the area of kidney health care.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.96 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1217.17 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1217.17. Implementation

RS 1217.17 - Implementation  The medical center shall implement the provisions of this Part to the extent that funds are appropriated by the legislature.  Acts 1995, No. 951, §1; Acts 1997, No. 557, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.97 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1219.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1219.1. Short title

RS 1219.1 - Short title  This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Senior Rx and Aging and Disability Information Station Programs".  Acts 2003, No. 848, §1; Acts 2007, No. 406, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.211 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1219.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1219.2. Definitions

RS 1219.2 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings:  (1) "Federal poverty guidelines" means the most recent poverty guidelines as published in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.  (2) "Income" means income from whatever source derived.  (3) "Office of elderly affairs" and "office" mean the office of elderly affairs within the office of the governor.  (4) "Programs" mean either the Louisiana Senior Rx Program or the Aging and Disability Information Station Program established in this Part.  Acts 2003, No. 848, §1; Acts 2007, No. 406, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.212 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1219.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1219.3. Louisiana Senior Rx and Aging and Disability Information Station Programs; legislative findings; creation; eligibility

RS 1219.3 - Louisiana Senior Rx and Aging and Disability Information Station Programs; legislative findings; creation; eligibility  A. The legislature finds that the pharmaceutical manufacturers, seeing a need for such programs, have created charitable programs to aid low-income seniors and persons with adult-onset disabilities with the cost of prescription drugs. The legislature recognizes that seniors and adults with disabilities need assistance in locating and accessing available supports and services. The legislature also finds that many persons are unaware of such programs or do not know how to apply for or need assistance in applying for such programs. It is the intent of the legislature that the office of elderly affairs implement programs to assist seniors and persons with an adult-onset disability in accessing those programs.  B. The Louisiana Senior Rx and Aging and Disability Information Station Programs are hereby established in the office of elderly affairs to help seniors and persons with adult-onset disabilities in accessing manufacturers' discount cards and pharmaceutical assistance programs and to assist such persons in applying for those and other supports and service programs.  C. Eligibility shall be limited to residents of the state who meet, at a minimum, all of the following criteria:  (1) Must be sixty years of age or older or be a person with adult-onset disabilities.  (2) Must have a gross income that does not exceed three hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines.  (3) Must not have voluntarily canceled a state or federal prescription drug program or a private prescription reimbursement plan within six months prior to application for enrollment in the program.  Acts 2003, No. 848, §1; Acts 2007, No. 406, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.213 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1219.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1219.4. Services

RS 1219.4 - Services  A. Subject to appropriation for the programs, the office shall provide assistance to persons determined to be eligible for services authorized by this Part. The assistance provided by the office shall include:  (1) Assisting seniors and adults with a disability in accessing manufacturers' pharmaceutical assistance programs and supports and services.  (2) Assisting seniors and adults with a disability in applying for manufacturers' pharmaceutical assistance programs and supports and services.  B. Funding for the programs in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 shall be at a level consistent with funding for the programs in Fiscal Year 2006-2007.  C. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2008-2009, funding shall be based on the maximum allowable unit cost rate and numbers served.  Acts 2003, No. 848, §1; Acts 2007, No. 406, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.214 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1219.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1219.5. Other sources of funding

RS 1219.5 - Other sources of funding  The office may seek and receive voluntary monies from any sources, including federal funds and gifts which shall be expended for the purposes designated in this Part. The office may also accept voluntary funding in the form of grants available to build community public sector and private sector partnerships. The office shall include within the development of the programs the assistance of foundations, independent and chain community pharmacists, volunteers, state agencies, community groups, area agencies on aging, corporations, hospitals, physicians, and any other entity that can further the intent of the programs.  Acts 2003, No. 848, §1; Acts 2007, No. 406, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.215 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1219.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1219.6. Report

RS 1219.6 - Report  The office shall prepare and submit a quarterly report on the programs to the governor, president of the Senate, speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairmen of the Senate and House committees on health and welfare. Such reports shall include the number of clients served, the number of prescriptions filled and refilled, the value of the drugs provided, and the number and type of supports and service assistance provided.  Acts 2003, No. 848, §1; Acts 2007, No. 406, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.216 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1221.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1221.1. Short title

RS 1221.1 - Short title  This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Seniors Pharmacy Assistance Law".  Acts 2003, No. 801, §1, eff. July 1, 2003; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.191 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.