La. Nursing Homes (2017)
Louisiana: The State We're In

Details
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
Description
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