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Ochsner Health Partners with Tyto Care to Expand Telehealth Offerings

April 11, 2019

The Ochsner Anywhere Care Health Kit, powered by Tyto Care, is a portable health kit that enables patients to capture physical examination data at home using a handheld device with a digital camera and various attachments and then share it with a provider using the Ochsner Anywhere Care app.

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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 Health Is One of Four Top Health Systems To Share Novel Approaches to Improve Patient Engagement

March 5, 2019

Ochsner is one of four top health systems to share novel approaches to improve patient engagement in March issue of Health Affairs.

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Visits Ochsner Medical Center to Explore Healthcare Innovation

February 5, 2019

Chairman Pai, who was appointed to his position in January 2017, has a special interest in utilization of technology and telehealth services to improve healthcare access and quality. A pioneer in healthcare innovation and digital health, Ochsner briefed Chairman Pai on several of its programs that leverage technology to improve health outcomes and provide increased, more convenient access to quality care.

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Ochsner Health Becomes Founding Member of National Coalition to Reduce Chronic Drug Shortage

January 7, 2019

Ochsner Health System has teamed up with 11 health systems as founding members of Civica Rx, a new not-for-profit generic drug company.

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Ochsner Offers New Orleans Area Schools Innovative Smart Technology to Help Stop the Spread of Illness in Classrooms

January 2, 2019

Kinsa Smart Thermometers partnered with Ochsner Health System to sponsor the FLUency Program, a community health initiative that invites families and staff at select schools to receive free Kinsa Smart Thermometers as a way to prevent illness and promote a healthier school year.

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Ochsner Health Launches Ochsner Anywhere Care, Powered by American Well

November 1, 2018

Ochsner Health System announced the launch of Ochsner Anywhere Care, a consumer-facing virtual visit platform for urgent care visits. In partnership with leading telehealth platform, American Well®, Louisianans can now connect with board-certified primary care providers for secure, live, on-demand video visits.

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Ochsner Health Receives Prestigious 2018 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence for Innovation Work

August 23, 2018

Ochsner Health System was recently selected as a 2018 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Davies Award recipient for its innovation work of digital medicine solutions.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge Opens First O Bar in Capital Region

May 2, 2018

Located at Ochsner Health Center – O’Neal, next to Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge, the newest O Bar marks Ochsner’s fifth location, joining one in Covington, Marrero and two in New Orleans.

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