Powering the Largest Medicaid Provider Network in Louisiana
Louisiana Healthcare Connections strengthens care delivery across Louisiana by partnering directly with providers, expanding access, improving coordination, and driving measurable improvements in quality.
Connecting Our Members to the Care They Need
#1
in provider satisfaction
38,597+
in-network Medicaid providers
387,379+
annual doctor visits
The Trusted Partner for Providers
We believe in collaborative, win-win relationships with healthcare providers.
Independent third-party surveys consistently rank Louisiana Healthcare Connections highest among Medicaid plans for provider satisfaction.
Why providers prefer Louisiana Healthcare Connections:
99.9% on time claims
99.9% on time authorizations
< 2 hours pharmacy authorization turnaround
We reduce administrative burden so providers can focus on making Louisiana healthier.
Value-Based Care That Rewards Better Health Outcomes
Louisiana Healthcare Connections leads value-based initiatives that align incentives with improved outcomes, driving higher quality care across Louisiana.
46% of our members are assigned to a primary care provider participating in a value-based payment arrangement.
These arrangements are funded directly by Louisiana Healthcare Connections — above and beyond standard Medicaid reimbursement rates.
$36.6 Million
Invested in Louisiana providers through value-based care in 2024
We don’t just talk about quality. We pay for it.
Supporting Providers Through Education
Louisiana Healthcare Connections maintains a robust provider network in order to serve over 415,000 members across the state.
We support our providers with continuing education opportunities throughout the year, hosting 2,000+ providers in bimonthly webinars on topics that range from addiction to maternal health.
In addition, we provide digital resources through our free, on-demand provider and administrator learning site Connections U.
“I try my best to keep my patients out of the ER and help them live a healthier life. To do that requires that I am knowledgeable so my patients are knowledgeable as well. The level of detail and variety of provider trainings offered by Louisiana Healthcare Connections make them a wise investment of my time. They explore important topics to providers, like helpful tips for quality measures, mistakes to avoid when filing claims, and information on improving outcomes for patients with diabetes. They lead the way in understanding what it takes to provide the best care to our patients.”
— Shetila Burrell, FNP, Heart to Heart Care Clinic, Baton Rouge
Sources
- Internal data on services to Louisiana Healthcare Connections members, July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.
- LDH Medicaid Managed Care Transparency Report SFY 2024.
- LDH Medicaid MCO VBP Year-End Report, January 24, 2024.