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How digital health is powering population health strategies

Tech Target | Dec 5, 2024

Healthcare leaders discuss how digital health technologies are boosting population health efforts by enhancing access and outcomes, helping them achieve value-based care goals.

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As some nurse managers eye the exit, health systems evolve

Becker's Hospital Review | Dec 5, 2024

The national average exit rate for nurse managers is 8.8%, according to a recent report. At hospitals in California, Ohio and Louisiana, leaders shared with Becker's how they have achieved turnover rates as low as 3%.

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How to Provide Value-Based Acute Care in the Home

HealthLeaders Media | Nov 22, 2024

Ochsner Health has established a partnership that provides acute care in the home primarily with virtual visits.

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What doctors wish patients knew about peripheral artery disease

American Medical Association | Nov 22, 2024

Imagine taking a brisk walk only to feel a sharp, unyielding ache grip your legs. You stop to rest and the pain fades away—only to return with your next steps. This isn’t just fatigue. It could be a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD), also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which is a hidden yet serious health threat that affects the blood vessels, gradually choking off circulation to the limbs.

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'We feel honored': Louisiana doctor talks about new technologies for the smallest patients

NOLA.com | Nov 22, 2024

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Dana Bledsoe named inaugural CEO to lead Ochsner Children's Hospital

NOLA.com | Nov 19, 2024

Ochsner Health has named a veteran health care executive and consultant, Dana Bledsoe, to be the inaugural CEO of Ochsner Children’s Hospital, the nonprofit Louisiana hospital system said Monday.

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Gartner Announces Ranking of the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2024

Gartner | Nov 19, 2024

Gartner, Inc. has released its 16th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, which recognizes U.S. health systems that demonstrate leadership in supply chain.

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Following Pilot, Ochsner to Expand Acute, Transitional Home Care Services

Healthcare Innovation | Nov 19, 2024

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health says it has successfully piloted a new program designed to deliver acute and transitional care services in the home to avoid low-acuity admissions from the emergency department (ED) and to help reduce readmissions.

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Ochsner Accountable Care Network saves Medicare $30 million; ranks in top 11% for quality and top 3% in access to care

The Associated Press | Nov 19, 2024

Ochsner Accountable Care Network, LLC (OACN) achieved its eighth consecutive year of top-ranking results in both clinical performance and healthcare savings for the Medicare population in its care. OACN is Louisiana’s largest physician-led accountable care organization serving the Medicare population. This achievement recognizes OACN’s commitment to providing exceptional care while saving millions of dollars on healthcare spending.

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Ochsner Health Honored by CHIME

Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge | Nov 19, 2024

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized Ochsner Health for achieving Level 9 for the acute and ambulatory survey selection.

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