June, 2010

PAR announces leadership change

June 22, 2010 | by MCloutet | Press Releases

The Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) today announced that PAR President Jim Brandt is retiring from the organization at the end of this year following 11 years of dedicated service. “PAR has given me the privilege of working with many talented and dynamic professionals, including staff members, board members and supporters of PAR as well […]

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On the Health Record: Creating an Open Process to Prepare Louisiana for National Reforms

June 14, 2010 | by MCloutet | Uncategorized

On the Health Record: Creating an Open Process to Prepare Louisiana for National Reforms

June 10, 2010 | by MCloutet | Budget & Fiscal Reforms, Budget, State, Health Care Policy

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Reform the health care reform process, PAR says

June 1, 2010 | by MCloutet | Commentaries

The passage of national health care reform legislation in March has triggered a major state-level planning effort as Louisiana officials prepare to boost Medicaid enrollment according to the federally mandated timeline and parameters. Initial estimates show that the state’s Medicaid program could extend coverage to an additional 385,000 people at a total cost of $4.2 […]

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