Senate Resolution No. by Senator Barrow urges the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a thorough review of the state's 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 that Louisiana consistently ranks poorly in healthcare outcomes nationally and emphasizes the need for better oversight of managed care organizations to ensure that funds are being utilized effectively for patient care rather than administrative costs.

The resolution calls for the Department of Health to evaluate the efficiency of the managed care program using outcome data and to enhance its oversight of managed care contracts. It requests a report by January 1, 2026, detailing current efforts to improve healthcare outcomes, the management of the number of organizations involved, and the effectiveness of health quality measures. The resolution aims to streamline the Medicaid managed care system, improve healthcare service provision, and ensure that Medicaid funds are directed towards enhancing the health status of recipients.