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LRHA ADVOCACY

LRHA is currently developing our 2023 policy agenda and activities to promote rural health policy issues for action by the state legislature, state agencies, and the federal government.  This agenda will be updated as soon as possible. 

Last updated 03.20.2023

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!


National Rural Health Association Grassroots Advocacy


The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has a number of resources available to help you actively and easily participate in national advocacy efforts.  NRHA's three main advocacy priority areas include: 1) addressing rural declining life expectancy and rural equity, 2) reducing rural health care workforce shortages and 3) investing in a strong rural safety net.  Visit their Advocacy page to view advocacy guides, policy "leave behinds" documents, and current campaigns that you can support today



CMS PROPOSED RULES COMMENTS


  • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024

  Comments were submitted February 13, 2023 - VIEW LRHA'S SUBMITTED COMMENTS


  • Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule
Comments were February 13, 2023 - VIEW LRHA'S SUBMITTED COMMENTS

    • Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule

    Comments were submitted March 12, 2023 - VIEW LRHA'S SUBMITTED COMMENTS

    OTHER LRHA ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES


    • Proposed Rulemaking at LAC 46:XLVII.4513

      Letter of support submitted March 10, 2023 -  VIEW LRHA'S SUBMITTED LETTER

    2023 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

    CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT

    About the Association

    Our Values

    • Integrity: We value transparency, build trust, and represent the interest of our collective membership.
    • Connection: We believe communication and relationships are critical for supporting our members.
    • Unity: We know that we can collectively impact lives of rural Louisianans through collaboration, representation, and advocacy.
    • Culture: We embody diversity, equity, and inclusion as we serve all in Rural Louisiana and leverage cultural assets as Healthcare Provider and community champions.
    • Action: We demonstrate our role as a rural health leader by serving with compassion, and embracing innovation in addressing the unique challenges of Rural Louisiana.


    Contacts

    Denae Hebert, Executive Director 

    dhebert@lrha.org

    985-369-3813

    133 Highway 402 / P.O. Box 387 

    Napoleonville, LA 70390 

     

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