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La. Rev. Stat. § 46:6 (2026)
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§6. Admission criteria to state-supported charity hospitals
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Cited in 2
cases, 1992–2000 · leading case: Howe v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 204 F.3d 624 (5th Cir. 2000).
Howe v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 204 F.3d 624 (5th Cir. 2000). “in a direct action or by intervention, or by third opposition.” Id. § 46:11. Howe contends that this statutory framework makes LSUMC a legal subro-gee or co-owner of the cause of action.”
Thomas v. Champion Ins. Co., 603 So. 2d 765 (La. Ct. App. 1992). “R.S. 46:6 provides: A. Any bona fide resident of the State of Louisiana who is medically indigent or medically needy shall be eligible to be admitted for any form of treatment by any general hospital owned and operated by the State of Louisiana .”
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