The U.S. Senate is waiting on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to make changes to proposed legislation that would repeal and replace the country’s health care law. President Donald Trump is pushing congress to pass a bill before they recess in August. Republican Bill Cassidy says if they can’t agree on a complete health care overhaul, federal lawmakers should at least address the rising premiums.
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission and the state Department of Health are hosting workforce summits as they try to hire people to work with the developmentally and intellectually disabled. Executive Management Officer for the Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Tiffany Dickerson says they hope to help healthcare providers better recruit employees.
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The first summit begins today at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library in New Orleans.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana has created Smart Shopper to help members make informed decisions when it comes to getting a medical procedure. That’s according to David Hochheiser (Ho-heiser) who says for example if you need a colonoscopy, Smart Shopper can help a customer see how much it costs at a nearby hospital..
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LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says quarterback Danny Etling has almost completely recovered after undergoing back surgery but isn’t ready to name him the starter for the season opener against BYU. Orgeron says the team lost a lot of talent last year but says the younger players have to step up, like Devin White, who could start at middle linebacker.
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