By: Carrie L. Jones
Conflicts between medical staff bylaws and hospital or medical staff policies are more than drafting nuisances. They can be a recurring source of regulatory findings, litigation exposure, and internal governance breakdowns. In Louisiana, where hospitals operate under both state licensure requirements and federal Conditions of Participation, clarity on which document controls is critical.
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By: Rachael Jeanfreau & Carrie L. Jones
The United States is facing healthcare workforce shortages. Louisiana is no exception as we are faced with severe physician shortages, especially in rural areas. Act 646 of the 2024 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session seeks to address physician shortages in Louisiana by creating a less burdensome pathway for licensure for international physicians. The new law is an innovative approach to address physician shortages and gives Louisiana hospitals the ability to attract highly trained and competent physicians that otherwise would not come to our state.
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