The House Resolution urges Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reconsider any policies that may lead to reductions in Medicaid funding for hospitals in Louisiana. It highlights the critical role hospitals play in providing essential healthcare services, particularly in rural areas, and expresses concern that proposed federal directives could significantly reduce reimbursement rates for Medicaid. Such reductions could exacerbate existing challenges faced by hospitals, including workforce shortages and financial instability, potentially leading to service cutbacks or closures that would disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining current Medicaid funding levels to ensure access to comprehensive healthcare services across the state. It calls for immediate approval of pending Louisiana State Directed Payment Preprints for hospital and physician payments and urges collaboration between state and federal entities to address healthcare disparities without compromising the financial stability of hospitals. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to key federal officials and members of Louisiana's congressional delegation to advocate for the state's healthcare needs.