New heart pumps extend life, bridge treatment opportunities for heart failure in Louisiana

2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by State

U.S. News & World Report | Dec 18, 2025

U.S. News provides info on hospitals to aid parents-to-be in their search to find the best hospitals for an uncomplicated pregnancy because there are many factors to consider when choosing where to have a baby. There is a high performing hospital for Maternity in nearly every state. These hospitals are evaluated by c-section rates, severe unexpected newborn complications rate and more.

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Ochsner Health’s Innovation Chief Says Deeply Embracing AI Stakes to Play; But Monitoring Drift Essential

Health System CIO | Dec 18, 2025

At Ochsner Health, AI is moving from experimental project to core clinical capability, and Jason Hill, MD, Innovation Officer, says the physicians and health systems that master it first will gain a decisive advantage in care quality and efficiency.

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110 women hospital and health system CFOs to know | 2025

Becker's Hospital Review | Dec 18, 2025

More women have been elevated into the hospital and health system CFO role recently through robust leadership pipelines, targeted sponsorship initiatives, and the growth of employee resource groups designed to support advancement.

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AI-guided mapping aids AFib ablation therapy

American Medical Association | Dec 18, 2025

Physicians have led the safe implementation of new cardiac electrophysiology tech at Ochsner Health and are seeing “eye-opening” results.

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Louisiana Delivers Innovative Cancer Treatments, but Ensuring Access Is a Work in Progress

American Journal of Managed Care | Dec 18, 2025

Medicaid expansion has enhanced cancer care in Louisiana, boosting access to treatments like CAR T-cell therapy and improving breast cancer screening initiatives.

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100 great neuro and spine programs | 2025

Becker's Hospital Review | Dec 18, 2025

Becker’s Healthcare is proud to unveil its 2025 list of 100 hospitals and health systems skilled in neuroscience and spine care. These standout programs are renowned for their exceptional patient outcomes, advanced surgical expertise and groundbreaking research discoveries.

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What doctors wish patients knew about cutting down on screen time

American Medical Association | Dec 18, 2025

Too much time with smartphones or TVs can do harm. Three physicians share tips on how to reduce screen time before it turns toxic.

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AHA Names New Trustee to the Board

American Hospital Association | Dec 18, 2025

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has elected Pete November, president and CEO of Ochsner Health in Louisiana to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees for a term effective Jan. 1, 2026 and ending Dec. 31, 2028.  The Board of Trustees is the highest policymaking body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its direction and finances.

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Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine announces leadership team, advances accreditation process

New Orleans CityBusiness | Dec 18, 2025

The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) has announced new leadership appointments and significant progress in its accreditation process as part of Xavier University‘s Centennial Homecoming celebration.

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100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs | 2025

Becker's Hospital Review | Dec 18, 2025

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