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Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Welcome to the Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections page.  The documents below have been designed to help RadMD users navigate the prior authorization process for each program Evolent is responsible for. Additional process-specific training tools and modules can be found via links on the Resources tab at the top of the screen.

If you have any questions about our programs, please contact your dedicated Evolent Provider Engagement Manager:

Louisiana Healthcare Connections has partnered with Evolent to implement a new interventional cardiovascular prior authorization program for Ambetter/Exchange members 18 years of age and older effective 02.01.2026. To learn more about these programs and register for an upcoming webinar training session, please visit our Ambetter by Louisiana Healthcare Connections program resource page: Program changes effective February 1 

Advanced and Cardiac Imaging Program

For access to our Advanced Imaging tip sheets/checklists, click here.

For access to our Cardiac tip sheets/checklists, click here.

Interventional Cardiovascular Program - Effective 2/1/26

For access to our Cardiac tip sheets/checklists, click here.

Musculoskeletal and Interventional Pain Management Program

For access to our Musculoskeletal tip sheets/checklists, click here.

For access to our Interventional Pain Management tip sheets/checklists, click here.

Physical Medicine Program

For access to our Physical Medicine tip sheets/checklists, click here.

Peer-to-Peer Process  

For access to our peer-to-peer process, click here.

Conservative Treatment Forms  

For access to our conservative treatment forms, click here.

Clinical Guidelines

  • Clinical Guidelines
  • Refer to the Utilization Review Matrix document to view specific codes managed by Evolent.