The resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to address oversight gaps in the Medicaid Managed Care Incentive Payment (MCIP) program, which aims to support managed care organizations in improving health equity and system-wide health outcomes. A recent performance audit highlighted the need for clearer outcome definitions, better data reporting, and performance evaluation mechanisms, as significant state investments in services like food delivery and transportation assistance lacked effective measures for assessing their impact. The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the use of MCIP funds, which have totaled nearly $2.5 billion from 2018 to 2023.

To enhance the effectiveness of the MCIP program, the resolution requests that LDH refine program metrics to better evaluate health outcomes and cost-effectiveness, while collaborating with managed care organizations and community partners to implement evidence-based practices. Additionally, it mandates that LDH submit quarterly progress reports on these reform efforts to the House Committee on Health and Welfare, starting by October 1, 2025, and continuing through July 1, 2026. This initiative aims to ensure that the programs deliver measurable benefits to Louisiana's vulnerable populations.