2018-42: 30-Day Readmission Policy

Date: 08/15/18

Louisiana Healthcare Connections is discontinuing use of its 30-Day Readmission Policy. This policy allowed the denial of payment or reimbursement for hospital readmissions within 30 days that were determined to be inappropriate or preventable according to clinical guidelines.

Please note: Claims submitted to Louisiana Healthcare Connections on or after July 16, 2018, by inpatient facilities and providers will not be denied based on this policy.