DHH forum on Bayou Health Pharmacy Inclusion to be held today

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is holding regional forums in June to discuss the proposed inclusion of pharmacy as a benefit of BAYOU HEALTH prepaid plans (Amerigroup, LaCare and Louisiana Healthcare Connections) and gather feedback on how the Medicaid Pharmacy Benefits Program should be restructured and enhanced. At these forums, DHH Medicaid program leadership will give an overview of the planned transition of pharmacy into BAYOU HEALTH and strategies to improve Medicaid Pharmacy Benefits Management, and engage in an open dialogue with advocates and stakeholders to answer common questions and clear up any misunderstandings. The forum for the Southwest Louisiana Region will take place from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, Jean Lafitte Room, 900 Lake Shore Dr., Lake Charles. DHH Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein and DHH Medicaid leadership have written a concept paper that addresses the pharmacy proposal. DHH has added a "Pharmacy" section to http://www.MakingMedicaidBetter.com, which will be updated frequently during this process. The public is advised to check here often to see the latest details. Visitors to the site also can review information about BAYOU HEALTH, subscribe to the newsletter for frequent email updates and submit questions or comments electronically. You can email your comments to bayouhealth@la.gov.

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DHH forum on Bayou Health Pharmacy Inclusion to be held today