News Releases

Robotic kidney transplant gives brother new life

April 22, 2026

When Mark faced declining kidney function, his care team at Ochsner Health took a proactive approach. Thanks to a minimally invasive living donor robotic kidney transplant from his sister, Mark quickly returned to his active life.

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Ochsner MyChart now includes organ donor registration

April 15, 2026

Ochsner Health announced that more than 4,900 patients have registered as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart since the health system added the feature last August.

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Ochsner observes National Donate Life Month with bold innovations

April 1, 2026

As April marks National Donate Life Month, the Ochsner Transplant Institute celebrates more than four decades of transforming lives through organ transplantation while showcasing recent innovations that are redefining what's possible in transplant care.

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CLEAR and Ochsner simplify patient access to healthcare info

March 9, 2026

Ochsner’s implementation of CLEAR1 – CLEAR's security identity platform for account creation, account recovery, and access to healthcare information – is already helping patients quickly and safely regain access to their MyOchsner accounts while reducing manual identity checks.

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Ochsner and Crux partner to offer affordable obesity care nationwide

Jan. 7, 2026

Ochsner Connected Health and Crux offer a powerful solution for employers that ensures member outcomes, contains costs, and introduces a transformative approach to providing obesity management benefits for employees. 

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Study shows Ochsner Digital Medicine improves hypertension control, reduces care gaps

Nov. 17, 2025

Peer-reviewed research shows Ochsner Digital Medicine is a proven solution for health systems, payors and self-funded employers to improve health outcomes and lower the cost of care. 

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Ochsner Health offers AI-powered technology for atrial fibrillation

Sept. 18, 2025

The John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute is the first in Louisiana to offer artificial intelligence-powered technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly and rapidly.

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Ochsner Health named Wilson Disease Association Center of Excellence

Sept. 15, 2025

Ochsner Health has earned the prestigious designation of Center of Excellence from the Wilson Disease Association (WDA).

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Ochsner Children’s performs first robotic-assisted pediatric spine surgery in Louisiana

Aug. 18, 2025

Ochsner Children’s performed the first robotic-assisted pediatric spine deformity surgery in Louisiana and the Gulf South, showcasing leadership in innovative pediatric orthopedic care. 

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Ochsner Health partners with Latent Health to accelerate AI-driven medication access

June 16, 2025

Ochsner Health and Latent today announced a new three-year agreement, solidifying their collaboration as design partnerssince November 2023. The health system originally engaged Latent as a design partner to develop clinical AI tools for specialty, infusion, and retail prior authorizations.

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