House Concurrent Resolution No. 119, introduced by Representative Egan, directs the Louisiana Department of Health to evaluate the current standards for psychiatric hospitals and residential substance abuse facilities. The resolution emphasizes the need for improved health outcomes and increased accountability in these facilities, particularly in light of the rising number of Louisiana residents facing mental health and substance abuse issues. The Department is tasked with reviewing existing standards and making recommendations for new or revised standards, which are to be submitted to the House and Senate committees on health and welfare by March 31, 2025.

Additionally, the resolution calls for the exploration of potential value-based financial incentives for Medicaid-enrolled psychiatric hospitals that meet or exceed quality of care criteria. The Department of Health is encouraged to consult with various healthcare organizations during its evaluation process. Notably, an amendment to the resolution specifies that the requirement to explore financial incentives does not apply to residential substance abuse facilities.