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Is the remedy a new healthcare delivery system or just a revamping of the current one?
With Louisiana’s national health ranking moving from 49th to 50th, some believe the condition of the state’s healthcare is moving from serious to critical. Is the remedy a new healthcare delivery system or just a revamping of the current one? And what role do patient education and our lifestyle choices play in keeping our health and health ratings so low?
With healthcare spending totaling $19.4 billion for all sources, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers study commissioned by the Louisiana Recovery Authority, Louisiana’s healthcare costs are among the highest in the nation. But our results are consistently far below other states. Louisiana is one state away from leading the nation in:
- Infant mortality, with an average of 10 infant deaths per 1000 live births;
- Cancer deaths, which kill 223 out of every 100,000 Louisianans; and
- Premature death, where poor preventive care practices annually kill 11,000 of our citizens before their time.
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Commenting is not available in this weblog entry.What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?
How can the system be revamped while keeping the promise to those who have provided years of public service?
How civic-minded are Louisiana’s citizens and how can they become more involved?
How do Louisiana universities strike a balance between educational missions and the non-academic nature of college sports?
Are Louisiana seniors in danger of losing a large portion of their Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefits?
Why do so many Louisiana students give up on their education?
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