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Ochsner Heath CIO on Applying AI to Pharmacy Operations

Healthcare Innovation | Jul 14, 2025

Amy 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

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Why the Hospital at Home Concept Won’t Be Going Away

Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare | Jul 14, 2025

Hospital 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.

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Advanced epilepsy care at Ochsner LSU Health earns top national accreditation

The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate | Jul 14, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health has earned the highest possible national accreditation for the specialized care it provides to people with epilepsy and seizure disorders.

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C-suite strategies to expand access to care

Becker's Hospital Review | Jul 14, 2025

Becker’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.

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Population Health Reimagined Through Integrated Care

American Journal of Managed Care | Jul 14, 2025

Louisiana has consistently ranked near the bottom in national health outcomes, prompting the launch of Ochsner Health’s Healthy State initiative—an effort grounded in the principles of integrated care and community partnership. “There’s a social responsibility that comes along with our presence in the state,” began Eboni Price-Haywood, MD, MPH, MMM, director of primary care research at Ochsner Health, who was a cochair of the Institute of Value-Based Medicine (IVBM) event held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 10, 2025. Throughout the event, speakers from health systems, academia, and payers participated in panel discussions and delivered presentations relating to the Healthy State initiative.

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20% Drop in Sepsis Mortality: Inside Ochsner Health’s Life-Saving Strategy

American Hospital Association | Jul 14, 2025

Sepsis is one of the deadliest threats hospitals and health systems face when caring for patients. In this conversation, Ochsner Health's Stephen Saenz, sepsis program manager, and Teresa Arrington, director of robust process improvement for quality & patient safety, reveal how a mix of smart technology, clinician-led design and flexible implementation reduced sepsis-related mortality by 20% across its health system — saving lives and setting the pace for hospitals across the country.

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Everything you need to know about Botox

WVUE Fox 8 | Jul 14, 2025

Botox is one of the most popular and talked-about cosmetic treatments. It is known for its ability to smooth wrinkles, make us look younger, and enhance confidence. Dr. Adam Hauch joined WVUE Fox 8 to explain the science and benefits behind Botox, including how the treatment works, why it's effective, and how long results last.

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CEO David Callecod ready to lead Ochsner LSU Health into a new era of care for North Louisiana

The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate | Jun 20, 2025

A career in health leadership first became a calling for David Callecod when he was a college student in his native Indiana. Some of his earliest jobs involved helping hospitals with their business plans and marketing. With the support of a strong mentor, Callecod realized he had a passion for helping organizations that help others.

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Ochsner welcomes new Baton Rouge regional medical director

Baton Rouge Business Report | Jun 20, 2025

Ochsner Baton Rouge on Wednesday announced that Quentin Alleva has been named regional medical director effective June 30.

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Ochsner Health Awarded Top Workplaces 2025 Honor by Top Workplaces for Nursing

Healthcare Journal of New Orleans | Jun 20, 2025

Ochsner Health has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Top Workplaces for Nursing. 

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