Press Room

	The Louisiana Hospital Association issues news releases on a variety of topics related to healthcare. For more information on LHA news releases, e-mail Michelle Clement, APR, LHA Director of Communications & Public Relations at mclement@lhaonline.org or call (225) 928-0026 ext 29.
	2009
		Statement to the Media Regarding DHH's Announcement on Medicaid Shortfall (11/03/09)
		Letter to the Editor: LHA Opposes Mediciad Reductions
		Letter to the Editor: Louisiana Hospitals Brace for Impact of Deep Cuts (10/07/09)
		Hospitals: Economic Agents in the Louisiana Economy - Press Materials (09/02/09)
		Day Elected to Louisiana Hospital Association Board (08/14/09)
		Ellish Elected to Louisiana Hospital Association Board (08/14/09)
		Peters Elected to Louisiana Hospital Association Board (08/14/09)
		Louisiana Hospitals and LOPA Reach Lifesaving Goal (08/12/09)
		LHA/MHCNO Joint Statement to the Media Regarding Medicaid Cuts (08/07/09)
		Map - Cuts By Region
		List - Hospital-Specific Cuts
		LHA President & CEO John Matessino's Statement to the Media: Hospital Restorations in Jeopardy (06/16/09)
		Healthcare Groups Speak Out Against Budget Cuts (5/29/09)
		LHA Applauds Hospital Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill (05/07/09)
		LSHPRM Elects 2009-2010 Board, Announces Pelican Award Winners (05/06/09)
		LHA President & CEO John Matessino's Statement to the Media: Hospitals Target of Excessive Cuts (05/01/09)
		LHA President & CEO John Matessino's Statement to the Media Regarding Budget Reform (04/08/09)
		Hospitals Across Louisiana Participate in Donate Life Month (03/30/09)
		LHA President & CEO John Matessino's Statement to the Media Regarding Proposed Medicaid Cuts (03/13/09)
		Louisiana to Address Nursing Education Capacity (02/04/09)
		Louisiana's Hospitals Concerned about State's Budget (01/07/09)
	2008
	LHA Board Approves Statement on Healthcare Reform (12/12/08) LHA Board Bands Together for Patient Safety by Approving Patient Wristband Standardization (12/05/08) Statement to the Media Regarding Milliman Study on Cost-shifting (12/09/08) LHA Board Celebrates Opening of New Conference Center (12/03/08) Louisiana Hospitals Expand Online Quality and Pricing Information (03-26-08) LHA Strongly Opposes President’s Proposed Medicare Budget Cuts, Cuts Would Affect Care for the Elderly in Louisiana (02-15-08) Alexander Joins LHA as VP of Quality & Regulatory Activities (01-29-08)
	2007
	Louisiana Hospital Association Elects New Officers (08-02-07) Study Finds Louisiana Hospitals Are Major Economic Engine (07-27-07) LHA Supports Appropriations Committee Action to Help Protect Services for the Uninsured (05-30-07) LSHPRM Elects 2007-2008 Board, Announces Pelican Award Winners (05-08-07)
	2006
	Zoeller Joins LHA to Oversee Workforce Development (09-21-06) Louisiana Society for Hospital Public Relations and Marketing Elects New Officers (05-22-06) Coalition Speaks Out About Post-Hurricane, Healthcare Crisis (05-18-06) Louisiana Hospital Quality and Pricing Information Available Online (04-19-06) LHA and MHCNO Applaud Healthcare Reform Efforts of Republican Legislative Delegation (03-30-06) HHS Funding Relief for Louisiana's Healthcare Providers Is Limited (03-27-06) Statement to the Media -LHA-Lewin Report Release (01/06/06) LHA's Policy Framework: Ensuring Access to Healthcare Services While Redesigning Louisiana's Healthcare Delivery System (LHA-Lewin Report)
	2005
	Hospital Status Reports  Clarification of Hospital Status in New Orleans and Surrounding Areas (9/15/05) Update on Hospitals Operational In New Orleans and Surrounding Areas (9/13/2005) LHA Launches Tracking System for Healthcare Workers Displaced By Hurricane (9/1/2005) Statement to the Media- LHA Denounces Flier Statement to the Media- LHA Opposes To Bills That Negatively Impact Healthcare (4/18/05) Statement to the Media- DHH Cuts Affecting the Most Sick and Needy (2/4/05)
	2004
	LHA Board Announces John Matessino As President and CEO (11/05/04) Louisiana Hospitals Working Through Vaccine Shortage (10/13/04) LHA Elects New Officers (8/17/04) Study Shows Louisiana Hospitals Have Significant Impact on Louisiana Economy (5/18/04) Louisiana Declared Ready to Receive National Terrorism Response Medical Supplies (3/23/04) Louisiana Hospitals to Launch Job Shadow Project to Promote Healthcare Careers (2/03/04)