Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2017-12-15

Duration: 00:07:25

Subjects: MEDICAID | Nursing Homes | Health Care

Contributors:

• Moreau, Andre Host
• Gautreaux, Kevin Producer
• LeBlanc, Karen Interviewee
• Berger, Mark Interviewee
• Muhl, Andrew Interviewee
• Alletto, Michelle Interviewee

This segment from the December 15, 2017, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features producer Kevin Gautreaux’s report on the recommendation from a recent Legislative Auditor’s report to change the Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing homes in Louisiana. Gautreaux reports that Medicaid paid nearly $1 billion in reimbursements to Louisiana nursing homes in 2017. He interviews: Karen LeBlanc of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office; Mark Berger of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association; Andrew Muhl of AARP Louisiana; and Michelle Alletto of the Louisiana Department of Health. Host: Andre Moreau