Shari Richard

Crisis pregnancy centers in Louisiana provide medical services like ultrasounds and STI testing without being licensed as healthcare facilities, according to a state audit. Auditors found these centers received taxpayer funds but lacked oversight on spending and patient care standards, with concerns raised about staff training and unlicensed operations.

Crisis pregnancy centers in Louisiana provide medical services like ultrasounds without being licensed as healthcare facilities, and the state lacks oversight on how taxpayer funds are spent. Auditors found no process to track expenditures or ensure proper licensing, raising concerns about patient care and training quality.