2021 Legislative Update Louisiana amp Mississippi Table of Contents Who We Are 01 02 Louisiana Update 03 Mississippi Update 04 Whats Next 2021 Legislative Update Alliance for the ID: 1046985
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1. Alliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care 2021 Legislative UpdateLouisiana & Mississippi
2. Table of ContentsWho We Are #01#02Louisiana Update#03Mississippi Update#04What's Next2021Legislative UpdateAlliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care
3. Who We Are 2021 Legislative UpdateAlliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care
4. John Morgan HughesElizabeth HarperMeet Our Team 2021 Legislative UpdateAlliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care
5. Chad Blalack Jeremy BollingLaNette BrownBecky PardueChrista PuckettJon RillsBeckyCurryCarla DavisTonyaHall
6. What We DoAmplify your voice at the Louisiana and Mississippi State Capitols2021Legislative Update
7. How We Do ItCultivate relationships with government leaders Stay updated on rules, regulations, laws and executive ordersAttend legislative committees, task forces and advisory councils
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9. LegislationHB 294 by Representative Currie TO DELETE THE REPEALER ON THE SECTION THAT AUTHORIZESMEDICAL DIRECTORS OF HOSPICES TO PRESCRIBE CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCES FOR PATIENTS OF THE HOSPICE FOR TERMINALDISEASE PAIN WITHOUT HAVING AN IN-PERSON FACE-TO-FACEVISIT WITH A PATIENT.Bill History: 03-22-21 G Signed by the Governor
10. LegislationHB 296 by Representative Currie (Combined w/ 294) TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUEUP TO TWO NEW PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE HOSPICELICENSES DURING A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME.Bill History: 02-16-21 S and also referred to committee on SenateAccountability and Transparency
11. LegislationHB 1174 by Representative Currie AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TOPROVIDE FOR HOSPICE CARE SERVICES FOR INMATES WHO ARECONFINED IN FACILITIES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THEDEPARTMENT AND WHO ARE TERMINALLY ILL.Bill History: 03-24-21 S Senate conferees named - Barnett, Wiggins,
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13. LegislationHB 197 by Representative C. Owen Creates "Licensure For Healthcare Dependents"Allows for transfer of licensures for dependents of healthcare professionals who relocate to Louisiana06-15-21 Signed by the GovernorEffective 08-01-21 HB 146 by Representative HilfertyEstablishes a $2000 income tax credit following the delivery of a stillborn child06-29-21 Signed by the GovernorEffective 01-01-22
14. LegislationHB 270 by Representative MageeUpdates the definitions and exemptions to telemedicine and telehealth06-14-21 Signed by the GovernorEffective 08-01-21HR 51 by Representative DuplessisRequest the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and the LouisianaDepartment of Health, to create a commission to study compassionate release, medical furlough and medical parole requirements06-03-21 Presented to the Secretary of State
15. LegislationSB 155 by Senator BouieUpdates the Louisiana Social Work Practice ActBoard of Social Work Examiners RequirementsQualifications of Licenced Clinial Social WorkerOut of State Social WorkersLicensure RenewalsDisciplinary Actions06-11-21 Signed by the GovernorEffective 01-01-22
16. FailedLegislationHB 442 by Representative BagleyRelative to licensed profession of physician assistant HB 426 by Representative Amedee Relative to visitation of nursing homes residents and assisted living residents HB 356 by Representative BacalaRequires regular evaluation of and reporting on Medicaid administration and services
17. FailedLegislationHB 442 by Representative BagleyRelative to licensed profession of physician assistant SB 137 by Senator Talbot Provides for Medicaid managed care for long-term supports and servicesHB 485 by Representative ZeringueEstablished the Medicaid Managed Care Authority as a policy making and oversight body HB 495 by Representative IveyAllows full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses
18. Ongoing Issues/Projects 2021Legislative UpdateAlliance for theAdvancement of End of Life Care
19. Get members appointed to state boards and advisory councils LA Palliative Care Advisory Council renewalContinue MS moratorium and LA facility needs reviewEnsure hospice is represented in the medical marijuana program during the 2022 MS Session 1234What'sNext
20. How Can You Help? 2021Legislative UpdateAlliance for theAdvancement of End of Life Care
21. Reach out to your legislators Reach Out Contact us with any regulatory issues.Contact UsGet involved with your delegation, meet and greets and the allianceGet Involved Donate to your legislators and to the AllianceDonate
22. 2021 Legislative Update Alliance for the Advancement of End Life CareJohn Morgan Hughes601-672-4988johnmorgan@jmhughesgroup.comElizabeth Duncan Harper225-287-4020elizabeth@allianceforhospice.org