Senate Resolution No. by Senator Barrow urges the Louisiana Department of Health to assess the effectiveness of the state's Medicaid managed care program, which has been in place since 2012. Despite significant financial investment, health outcomes for Medicaid recipients have not improved, and the program has faced challenges such as inadequate provider participation and budget instability. The resolution highlights the need for improved oversight of managed care organization contracts, as audits have revealed that funds are often not reaching healthcare providers who treat recipients.

The resolution calls for the Department of Health to utilize outcome data to evaluate the performance of managed care contractors and to enhance oversight of these organizations. It requests a report by January 1, 2026, detailing current efforts to improve healthcare outcomes, the management of contracts, and the effectiveness of health quality measures. The goal is to ensure that Medicaid funds are spent effectively and that the managed care system is streamlined to better serve the health needs of Louisiana's Medicaid population.