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As many health systems begin their virtual nursing journey, they must determine what technology they will use and how it will evolve over time.
Tiffany Murdock, chief nursing officer at Ochsner Health, described the current technology that the health system is using for virtual nursing, and how they plan to optimize their workforce through new innovations.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON HealthLeaders MediaIt has been just over a year since Jim Molloy took over as executive vice president, CFO and treasurer at New Orleans-based Ochsner Health. Since then, the 46-hospital health system has shifted its focus from external to internal growth in an effort to primarily focus on better serving its existing patients.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewSafeSource Direct, Ochsner Health's medical supply company, has earned government approval for its surgical N95 respirators.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewMore of Ochsner Health’s patients are taking advantage of preventive care offerings such as smoking cessation. Meanwhile, physicians and other health professionals at the Louisiana-based health system can easily access bioinformatics and other useful data with automation built into their EHR networks. This has led to improved patient outcomes and lower costs.
But it took time—and patience—for Ochsner Health to see a return on its investments in this type of value-based care effort.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationThe chief financial officers featured on this list are helming financial functions for health systems and hospitals throughout the U.S.
These leaders are instrumental in strategic financial planning, expansions and joint ventures for their organizations. These CFOs take on responsibility for the financial sustainability of their hospitals and health systems, and are key to their organizations' overall success.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewA team of Ochsner Health cardiologists recently published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Cardiology comparing two treatment strategies for patients with atrial fibrillation and obesity. The article, titled “Dual vs Single Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Obesity,” is based on a multi-center, patient-blinded, randomized clinical trial conducted at three Ochsner Health facilities.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Diagnostic and Interventional CardiologySt. Bernard Parish Hospital (SBPH) has been named one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals in 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. This marks the second consecutive year St. Bernard Parish Hospital has earned the honor of being named a Great Community Hospital.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The St. Bernard NewsOchsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge has installed the Intuitive da Vinci 5® advanced robotic system that helps surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Healthcare Journal of Baton RougeThis episode features Dr. Leonardo Seoane, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Ochsner Health. Tune in as Dr. Seoane shares his background, insights into the biggest issues he is following in healthcare this year, essential qualities for effective healthcare leadership in the coming years, and more.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewToday, US News & World Report presented its first-ever list of the “Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access” at The State of Equity in America meeting in Washington, DC.1
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Journal of Managed Care