Investing in Health is Investing in Louisiana
Louisiana Healthcare Connections is more than a health plan. We are a long-term economic partner helping strengthen Louisiana’s workforce, communities, and local economies.
$1.3B+
Total economic impact
670+
Full-time employees
$412M+
Direct wages paid
A Decade of Measurable Economic Impact
An independent analysis by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s Riverbend Research team documented the full scope of our capital investment in Louisiana since our launch in 2012, including tax revenues generated for cities, parishes, schools, and special districts across the state.
$316M
Additional economic impact generated through our high-FTE-per-member staffing model compared to typical managed care organizations.
$617.1M
Total economic activity supported across Louisiana through 2023, including indirect and induced jobs.
$67.6M
State and local tax revenue generated.
Local Knowledge. Local Commitment.
Health investment is economic investment and Louisiana is proof.
68% of our team members have personal experience with Medicaid, giving them unique insight into the needs of our members.
Our employees don’t just work in Louisiana, they live here.
- 670+ full-time employees
- 100% of senior leadership is based in Louisiana
- Partnerships with small and veteran-owned Louisiana businesses
- Over 13 years of continuous investment and expanding presence statewide
Building the Workforce Louisiana Needs
Louisiana’s health care system faces a growing shortage of skilled workers. Through education partnerships and workforce investments, we are working to change that.
In 2023, in partnership with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, we committed $500,000 each to Bossier Parish Community College and Delgado Community College to strengthen health care training programs.
In 2024, we expanded that work through a research fellowship and pipeline initiative with Xavier University, pairing faculty and students on collaborative research projects funded at $16,250 per team.
75+
Scholarships Awarded to Date
$1M
Committed to Community College Partnerships
“This award allowed me to obtain my medical assistant degree, which is the beginning of my journey in the health care system. My goal in life is to care for neonatal infants. Being a single mother faced with financial challenges, this award will aid in my responsibilities.”
— Amanda Collins, BPCC Student
Present in Every Corner of Louisiana
Our community investment extends well beyond our workforce. Through partnerships, funding, and hands-on engagement, we connect Louisiana residents with resources and support that move lives forward.
332
Partner Organizations
$1.5M
Annual Community Funding
1.2M
Residents Reached
Across 500+ community events each year, we help connect people to health services, education, and
Funding Health Where It Matters Most
Through our Community Health Grants program, we fund initiatives that expand access to care, strengthen preventive services, and address social drivers of health affecting Louisiana’s Medicaid population.
Grant funding supports initiatives focused on preventive care, strengthening Medicaid provider capacity, and addressing social drivers of health, including food access, chronic disease management, maternal health, and workforce development.
Source
- Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Economic Impact Analysis of Louisiana Healthcare Connections, 2023.