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Ochsner Health Network in Louisiana Earns $40M in Commercial Quality-Based Payments

April 16, 2019

The organization achieved its largest shared savings to date in recognition of the significant improvements in patient outcomes and quality care measures its physicians delivered in 2017-2018.

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Ochsner Academics Leader Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education

March 27, 2019

Awarded annually, the Parker J. Palmer Courage to Lead Award honors designated institutional officials – individuals who are responsible for all graduate medical education programs at institutions that sponsor residency programs – for excellence in overseeing residency programs.

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Daniel Denis, MD Performs Ochsner's First Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with the iFuse Implant System

March 25, 2019

The iFuse procedure is designed to offer a minimally invasive solution for patients who are no longer responding satisfactorily to conservative care and the prospect of a traditional open surgery is not desirable.

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Ochsner Cardiologist Recognized by American College of Cardiology

March 25, 2019

Awarded annually, the Master of the ACC Award recognizes and honors Fellows of the ACC who have consistently contributed to the goals and programs of ACC and have provided leadership in important ACC activities.

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Ochsner Health Physician Receives UroLift® Center of Excellence Designation

March 13, 2019

The designation recognizes that Dr. Larsen has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

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Lafayette General Medical Center Named Level II Trauma Center

March 12, 2019

This achievement establishes LGMC as the region’s most prepared destination for trauma, as it provides the resources and staffing needed to handle major emergencies. In addition to care for medical emergencies, such as a stroke or heart attack, LGMC’s Level II Trauma Center will also provide multidisciplinary, comprehensive services for the critically injured patients.

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital Welcomes Kim Zweifler, PhD

February 28, 2019

Dr. Zweifler's focus at St. Bernard will be counseling and therapy for anxiety, stress-related problems, depression, family and relationship issues, grief and loss and marital issues.

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Blue Cross Honors Ochsner Health Network Primary Care Doctors as Top Performers in Quality Blue Program

January 4, 2019

The doctors earned Top Performer awards for treating patients who have the chronic conditions targeted in Quality Blue – diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), vascular disease and chronic kidney disease.

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Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock Receives 'A' Grade for Patient Safety

December 27, 2018

This designation recognizes efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.

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Ochsner Health to Boost Minimum Wage Rate by 48 Percent

December 6, 2018

Ochsner Health System has announced a minimum wage increase from $8.10 per hour to $12 per hour, effective January 20, 2019.

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