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New FDA-approved AI spine stimulator relieves 40 years of back pain for this Louisianan

The Times-Picayune | Jul 14, 2025

Dr. Maged Guirguis explains the benefits of a new AI-powered spine simulator for patients with chronic back pain.

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1 in 3 teens nationwide has prediabetes, according to new CDC data

WBRZ | Jul 14, 2025

New data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that one in three teens nationwide has prediabetes.

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Optimizing SNM: PEER trials investigate potential of SNM lead sensing

Urology Times | Jul 14, 2025

Clinicians currently determine the optimal program settings for sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for overactive bladder (OAB) by using motor and sensory responses. However, these evaluations are, to some degree, subjective measures, explains Colin M. Goudelocke, MD, a urologist at Ochsner Health Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Building a Sustainable Pharmacogenomics Program: A Pharmacist’s Perspective at Ochsner Health

Pharmacy Times | Jul 14, 2025

As pharmacogenomics (PGx) becomes an increasingly vital component of personalized medicine, health systems across the country are looking to build sustainable, scalable PGx services that improve medication safety and optimize therapeutic outcomes. At Ochsner Health, Serena Mitaly, PharmD, serves as the system clinical pharmacogenomics pharmacist, where she leads interdisciplinary initiatives to integrate PGx into clinical workflows, enhance provider education, and ensure seamless access to actionable genetic insights through the electronic medical record (EMR).

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Ochsner Health provides the AI support physicians are looking for

American Medical Association | Jul 14, 2025

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.

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Second Harvest, Ochsner Launch Mobile Groceries at Hospitals

Biz New Orleans | Jul 14, 2025

On 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.

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Ochsner Health Scales AI Tool After Its Cuts Prior Authorization Time to Just 4-5 Minutes

MedCity News | Jul 14, 2025

Ochsner 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.

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June Marked the End of a Busy First Year for Ochsner’s Innovation Fund

Biz New Orleans | Jul 14, 2025

One 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.

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Ochsner Health celebrates 50,000+ robot-assisted surgeries as pioneer in patient care

The Times-Picayune | Jul 14, 2025

Ochsner 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.

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Using Video Education to Boost Patient Engagement in Echocardiography: Merrill Stewart, MD

American Journal of Managed Care | Jul 14, 2025

Merrill H. Stewart, MD, Ochsner Health, explains how his practice takes advantage of downtime during cardiologist appointments to educate patients.

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