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DHH Schedules BAYOU HEALTH Physician Q & A Calls

DHH Schedules BAYOU HEALTH Physician Q & A Calls

The Department of Health & Hospitals will host a conference call on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, to answer provider questions about the implementation of BAYOU HEALTH. Medicaid staff directly involved in the development of BAYOU HEALTH will be on the call to answer your questions. A brief introduction and update of the implementation will be provided by Medicaid staff, but the bulk of the conference call will be devoted to provider questions and answers.

Tuesday, Dec. 20, Noon to 1 p.m. - Physicians (Statewide)
Register now!

The call-in information is as follows: 

  • Call-in Line - #1-888-278-0296

  • Access Code - #7299088

To participate in a conference call please register at www.makingmedicaidbetter.com by close of business, Friday, Dec. 16. During the registration you will have the opportunity to submit questions you would like answered during the conference.


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Louisiana Law Regarding Copying of Medical Records Print E-mail

The Louisiana Legislature passed Act No. 205 on 26 June 1989 which amends La.R.S. 40:1299.96. This act establishes the right of a patient or his legal representatives to obtain a copy of his record upon furnishing a signed authorization and upon payment of:

  1. A reasonable copying charge, not to exceed $1.00 per page for the first 25 pages,
  2. $.50 per page for 26-500 pages,
  3. $.25 per page thereafter,
  4. A handling charge not to exceed $5.00
  5. Actual postage
The copy of this record must be provided within 15 days following receipt of the request and written authorization, unless the physician concludes that the information therein could be injurious to the health or welfare of the patient or endanger the life or safety of another person.
 

Contact Information

Orleans Parish Medical Society
P.O. Box 26683
New Orleans, LA 70186

P-504-241-8081  F-504-241-8082

Email: johnston@opms.or
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