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CAGLA 2023 Bill Signing Ceremony

CAGLA 2023 Bill Signing Ceremony

Aug 13, 2023 | Bill, HB 435, HB 578, Legislation, Press Release, SB 200, Scientific Advisory Board, Trustees

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Last week our CAGLA Team attended a bill signing ceremony with Governor Jon Bel Edwards in Baton Rouge at the State Capitol. The three CAGLA bills signed at this ceremony by Governor Edwards were 1) HB 435 – CAR-T Bill by Rep. Aimee Freeman,...

New LA Law Provides Free Smoking Cessation Treatment for Private and Medicaid Insured

Jul 21, 2023 | Uncategorized

Original article on KLAX TV by Joel Massey   If you are a Louisiana smoker looking to quit you’ll soon be able to take advantage of a six-month smoking cessation treatment provided by health insurers under a new law.  ABC 31 News’ Joel Massey has more from the...

CAGLA adds 13 new members to their Scientific Advisory Board

Jul 12, 2023 | In the Media, Press Release, Scientific Advisory Board

CAGLA’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) is comprised of some of the top healthcare providers from across Louisiana. Our SAB members provide strategic guidance and direction for our CAGLA state legislative initiatives and for our annual NeauxCancer Oncology Conference....

Want to quit smoking? New law provides six month cessation treatment for private and Medicaid insured

Jul 7, 2023 | Bill, HB 578, In the Media, Legislation

People in Louisiana who want to stop smoking will be able to take advantage of a six-month smoking cessation treatment provided by health insurers beginning August 1 – under a new law signed by Governor John Bel Edwards. Cancer Advocacy Group Executive Director Chad...
Insurers must provide six months of smoking cessation treatment under new Louisiana law

Insurers must provide six months of smoking cessation treatment under new Louisiana law

Jul 3, 2023 | Bill, HB 578, In the Media, Legislation, Trustees

Louisiana residents looking to quit smoking will now get six months of treatment if they’re covered by health insurance under a new law signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards. Introduced by state Rep. Cedric Glover, D-Shreveport, House Bill 578 requires any health care plan...
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