Senate Resolution No. by Senator Barrow urges the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive review of the current Medicaid managed care program, which has been in place since 2012. The resolution highlights concerns regarding the effectiveness of the program, noting that despite significant financial investment—nearly $19 billion projected for Fiscal Year 2025-2026—health outcomes for Medicaid recipients have not improved. The resolution points out issues such as inadequate provider participation, misallocation of funds, and the administrative burdens faced by healthcare providers due to the multiple managed care organizations involved.

The resolution calls for the Department of Health to enhance its oversight of managed care organization contracts and to utilize outcome data to evaluate the contractors' effectiveness in managing care and improving health outcomes. It requests a report to be submitted to the Senate by January 1, 2026, detailing current efforts to improve healthcare outcomes, oversight measures, and the effectiveness of health quality incentives. The aim is to ensure that Medicaid funds are utilized effectively and that the managed care system is streamlined to better serve the health needs of Louisiana's Medicaid population.