Senate Resolution No. by Senator Cathey aims to memorialize Congress and urge the Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to prevent any reductions in Medicaid funding that could negatively impact hospitals in Louisiana. The resolution highlights the critical role hospitals play in providing essential healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and emphasizes that cuts to Medicaid funding could exacerbate existing challenges such as workforce shortages and financial instability, potentially leading to service reductions or hospital closures.

The resolution further calls for the immediate approval of pending Louisiana State Directed Payment Preprints for hospital and physician payments, while stressing the importance of maintaining current Medicaid funding levels to ensure access to comprehensive healthcare services across the state. It also encourages collaboration between state and federal entities to address healthcare disparities and develop solutions that support the financial stability of hospitals, ultimately safeguarding the health and well-being of Louisiana's residents.