Louisiana Department of Health

The meeting agenda includes a Director's report, discussions regarding new business, unfinished business, and general board announcements.

The board conducted an election for the position of chair, during which the incumbent was re-elected. The Director's report highlighted data from the previous reporting period, along with recent community outreach successes and news from wraparound agencies. Additionally, the board received a report from the Quality Assurance Committee regarding the review of the CSoC Data Dashboard and discussed a new executive order issued by the Governor concerning the continuation of the Governance Board.

The Director's Report details updates regarding the Louisiana Coordinated System of Care, including the issuance of a Request for Applications for Wraparound Agencies and an increase in overall program enrollment. The report provides a breakdown of regional wraparound agency updates and extensive statistical data, including referrals by source, enrollment demographics, and the use of specialized services. Additionally, clinical outcomes are reviewed through CANS assessments, alongside data on inpatient psychiatric utilization, Individualized Education Plan participation, and utilization metrics for parent and youth support and training services.

The meeting included an update on the integration of Medicaid behavioral health and physical health, noting that Magellan has managed CSoC services under a new contract since December 1, 2015, with DHH working on securing a new executive order and MOU with child serving agencies. The Director's Report was presented. The Quality Assurance Committee reported on meetings held on January 14, 2016, and April 21, 2016, focusing on defining process measures consistent with the contract and reviewing a new Dashboard addressing the three major desired outcomes of CSoC: reducing out-of-home placements, managing costs, and improving outcomes. Public comment included a promotion for the MY LIFE Youth Day at the Capitol.

The meeting included a Director's Report, with updates provided on the Statewide Coordinating Council and Family Support Organizations. The Finance and Audit Committee did not meet. The Quality Assurance Committee reported on its meeting and discussed the possibility of investigating data-sharing between agencies to assess long-term outcomes. New Business featured presentations on the 2016 Fidelity Evaluation Results, noting that Louisiana scores were higher than the national comparison sample, and a presentation on the CANS Benchmarking Project, which aims to guide system-level usage of the CANS tool. Unfinished business included updates that the OBH did not receive the SAMHSA System of Care Expansion Grant and that the Coordinated System of Care Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for SFY 17-18 has been signed by all parties. Public comments suggested using microphones and adjusting the room setup for better audience visibility.