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New Orleans-based Ochsner Health launched a virtual emergency department in October 2024 to address persistent overcrowding across its hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The model is part of a broader effort to centralize patient flow and coordinate care across the system’s more than 45 hospitals.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Health ITHeart disease has long been considered a condition that primarily affects older adults, but Ochsner Health physicians say that perception no longer matches reality. Increasingly, they are diagnosing serious heart conditions in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, some of whom initially appear healthy and active.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateOchsner Health CEO, Pete November, discusses culture as the key to curing healthcare's workforce crisis.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewChief information officers leverage cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations and elevate care delivery. The IT leaders recognized on this list are driving forward-thinking strategies that create meaningful improvements for both patients and providers. In close collaboration with their teams, they are modernizing hospitals and health systems through initiatives such as EHR enhancements, AI integration, strengthened cybersecurity frameworks and more.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Health ITPatient surveys rank Ochsner Health No. 3 nationally for care coordination as Medicare savings hit $44.8 million, showing value-based care can deliver on both.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationA new screening test is in clinical trials in New Orleans that can find hidden cancer in your body.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVOchsner Lafayette General Medical Center, the largest full-service medical center in Acadiana, was named one of Forbes Top Hospitals 2026, the publication’s first national assessment of hospital performance.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Acadiana ProfileDr. Chip Lavie joined Ochsner Health dietitian, Molly Kimball, to discuss modern heart health.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON New Orleans MagazineOchsner Neuroscience Institute is marking the 10-year anniversary of its Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Center, a recognized Center of Excellence dedicated to providing advanced, multidisciplinary care.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansAs 2026 begins, Ochsner Health physicians recommend adults take a proactive approach to preventive care by scheduling health screenings designed to detect diseases early, often before symptoms appear. From cardiovascular and metabolic assessments to cancer and age-related exams, many evaluations play a critical role in improving health outcomes.
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