Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Eighty-eight New Orleans-area companies were recently honored as part of The Times-Picayune’s annual program to determine the top places to work across the region.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Times-PicayuneMuch is expected of the new Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine. Also known as XOCOM, the school aims to help alleviate Louisiana’s severe physician shortage, boost diversity in the physician workforce, reduce health inequities and revitalize downtown New Orleans.
The new institution, a collaborative effort between Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana, does not have a projected opening date. That will come after it earns accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which is typically a three- to five-year process. But it does have a location, the 26-story Benson Tower, which already houses Ochsner Health’s administrative offices.
And a founding dean has been named, Leonardo Seoane, MD, executive vice president and chief academic officer at Ochsner Health.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationBecker's "Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs" list showcases healthcare institutions celebrated for their outstanding cardiovascular care, superior patient outcomes and advanced technologies. These heart programs are also at the forefront of cardiology research, making impactful discoveries in the field.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewU.S. News & World Report announced the 2024-25 "Best Hospitals" rankings and ratings on July 16, which evaluated the performance of nearly 5,000 hospitals on measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewIn the last year, the field of oncology has continued to grapple with significant challenges that have imposed formidable hurdles on cancer care worldwide.
Unforeseen disruptions in the pharmaceutical supply chain, compounded by increased demand and complex manufacturing processes, have contributed to a scarcity of crucial medications essential for cancer treatment. As early as May 2023, a litany of publications from NBC News, NPR, and The New York Times gained national attention regarding oncology medication shortages.
Further, The White House intervened, taking action to improve access to carboplatin, 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate. These shortages primarily encompassed first-line therapies, leaving oncology providers with limited options and potentially compromising patient outcomes.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewWhat should a patient do when there is an incidental finding on radiographic films? Is the patient responsible for following up, or is it the responsibility of the provider who ordered the imaging? What if they had the imaging done at an urgent care center or in the emergency department and they do not have a primary care provider?
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Oncology Nursing NewsAs many health systems begin their virtual nursing journey, they must determine what technology they will use and how it will evolve over time.
Tiffany Murdock, chief nursing officer at Ochsner Health, described the current technology that the health system is using for virtual nursing, and how they plan to optimize their workforce through new innovations.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON HealthLeaders MediaIt has been just over a year since Jim Molloy took over as executive vice president, CFO and treasurer at New Orleans-based Ochsner Health. Since then, the 46-hospital health system has shifted its focus from external to internal growth in an effort to primarily focus on better serving its existing patients.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewSafeSource Direct, Ochsner Health's medical supply company, has earned government approval for its surgical N95 respirators.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewMore of Ochsner Health’s patients are taking advantage of preventive care offerings such as smoking cessation. Meanwhile, physicians and other health professionals at the Louisiana-based health system can easily access bioinformatics and other useful data with automation built into their EHR networks. This has led to improved patient outcomes and lower costs.
But it took time—and patience—for Ochsner Health to see a return on its investments in this type of value-based care effort.
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