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When it comes to augmented intelligence (AI)—often referred to as artificial intelligence—physicians say they want to give and provide feedback, be assured of privacy and security, have AI-enabled tools that fit into their workflow, and they want adequate training so they can use these tools effectively.
Ochsner Health in New Orleans provides its physicians with all of these.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationOn July 8, Second Harvest Food Bank and Ochsner Health officially launches the Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, bringing fresh, affordable groceries directly to patients, healthcare workers, and the surrounding community. The market will operate twice a month, alternating between Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans and West Campus, expanding healthy food access and addressing food insecurity where people live, work, and receive care.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansOchsner Health is expanding its use of Latent Health’s AI platform after its reduced medication prior authorization times to just 4-5 minutes. The technology is designed to both streamline pharmacists’ workflows as well as improve patients’ access to medications.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON MedCity NewsOne of the many ways Ochsner is investing in the state is through the Ochsner Louisiana Innovation Fund (OLIF). Launched in June 2024, OLIF is a $10 million fund for investments in early-stage, innovative healthcare companies that improve the health of Louisianans and the experience of patients and healthcare professionals across the industry. The fund is a partnership between Ochsner and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a program of the U.S. Treasury Department.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansOchsner Health has reached a significant milestone: performing more than 50,000 minimally invasive robot-assisted surgeries across its system. This achievement underscores Ochsner’s longstanding commitment to surgical innovation, patient-centered care and excellence in advanced medical technology. Ochsner patients in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans and beyond are benefiting from faster recoveries, fewer complications and an overall better surgical experience thanks to this cutting-edge approach.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Times-PicayuneMerrill H. Stewart, MD, Ochsner Health, explains how his practice takes advantage of downtime during cardiologist appointments to educate patients.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Journal of Managed CareAmy Trainor, R.N., discusses AI decision-making at Ochsner, as well as her efforts to reorganize how IT work is done at the 46-hospital nonprofit health system
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Healthcare InnovationHospital at Home programs are here to stay, regardless of the fate of the Medicare waiver, but they may look a lot different a year from now.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Patient Safety & Quality HealthcareOchsner LSU Health has earned the highest possible national accreditation for the specialized care it provides to people with epilepsy and seizure disorders.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Shreveport-Bossier City AdvocateBecker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share how their system has been expanding their access to care.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital Review