is dedicated to
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in providing superior service to all facets of its membership and EMS providers in its entirety
Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law, Boosting Retirement Benefits for First Responders
President Joe Biden on Sunday signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees, affecting nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and in other public service jobs.
LDH Reports First U.S. H5N1-Related Human Death
The Louisiana Department of Health reports the patient who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana and the U.S. has died. The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions.
Major HIPPA Security Rule Updates Proposed
For the first time in over 11 years, significant changes are proposed to the Security Rule component of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). In a Proposed Rule published today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) aims to address the massive spike in cybersecurity incidents and breaches...
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About LAA
Founded in 1995, the Mission of the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance is:
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to promote emergency medical transport as a distinct concern in Louisiana;
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to serve as a forum for a unified voice for healthcare providers, public officials, healthcare workers, educators and consumers working to improve emergency medical transport in Louisiana;
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to provide a forum for the exchange and distribution of ideas and information related to the improvement of emergency medical transport;
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to serve as an advocate for emergency medical transport, promoting improved health status and improvements to the health system for residents of Louisiana; and
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to encourage the development of appropriate health resources for Louisiana.
Additionally, the Alliance recognizes Louisiana is unique and differs from other states in our geography, population mix and density, economic, lifestyles, values and social organization. Louisiana citizens and communities require programming and advocacy that responds to their unique characteristics and needs.
The Alliance represents ambulance services across Louisiana that participate in serving the citizens of Louisiana with emergency and nonemergency care and medical transportation services.
The Alliance is a diverse group of providers from communities, spread across the state of Louisiana – providers who care about improving and providing pre-hospital care in Louisiana – providers who reach hospitals, physicians and homes – providers who plan for the healthcare services provided in the towns and parishes – for individuals who need quality pre-hospital services within their reach.
Consider membership in the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance today! Seize the opportunity to leverage your resources with other EMS professionals and improve the EMS system in our state.