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Beau Raymond, MD, elaborates on what successful patient-centered care entails, highlighting the role of patients to not only judge the success of their own care but also help guide clinicians as they pursue their personal care goals.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Journal of Managed CareAfter a robust expansion in the Baton Rouge area over the past 15 years, Regional CEO Chuck Daigle is leading his team on the next round of growth. He describes it as a strategic plan crafted specifically to meet the population’s needs in the coming years.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Baton Rouge Business ReportArtificial intelligence has become essential for hospitals and health systems of every size across the U.S., with many top CEOs and CFOs embracing the opportunities and challenges it brings.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewPhysician schedules often fail to account for time spent on nonpatient-facing tasks. R. John Sawyer, PhD, of Ochsner Health, shares what to change.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationAMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationOchsner started working to improve ED flow in the last quarter of 2024, and the system has been put to the test during the high flu season. However, it has cut diversion hours by 90% across the system and also reduced ED patient referrals from its on-call triage system. Dr. Hart credited the success to taking a holistic view of patient flow.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewAs the guardians of clinical excellence, chief medical officers stand at the intersection of medicine and management, wielding influence that shapes the quality of care delivered across their health care organizations. From bustling corridors of community hospitals to the specialized wings of academic medical centers, CMOs are key in advancing patient safety, upholding rigorous quality standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationWith the buzz building ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025, the spotlight is not just on the NFL teams or halftime performers—it's also on the heroes off the field.
As the Super Bowl approaches, the Ochsner Health team is not standing on the sidelines. The physicians and other health professionals at Ochsner Health—the Official Medical Provider for the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee—have stepped into the huddle, crafting a game plan to keep fans, players and visitors safe and healthy.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationResearchers at New Orleans-based Ochsner Health have developed a 93% accurate model to predict functional independence in stroke patients, according to a study published Jan. 17 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewOchsner Health is celebrating the grand opening of the Ochsner Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at the Elite Training Complex in Baton Rouge. Here’s a look inside at the most advanced orthopedic care in the Gulf South.
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