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Avoiding downstream testing ultimately makes it cheaper for whoever is footing the bill, says Merrill H. Stewart, MD, Ochsner Health.

Merrill Stewart, MD, Ochsner Health, says insufficient funding from CMS for graduate medical education (GME) limits the ability to expand cardiology fellowships and contributes to the nationwide physician shortage.

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

On April 10, 2025, leaders from Louisiana health systems convened in New Orleans to provide updates on the Healthy State initiative to improve population health in the state.

Merrill H. Stewart, MD, Ochsner Health, outlines the financial, logistical, and reimbursement barriers slowing the adoption of cardiac stress testing, but growing recognition of its long-term value could drive wider use.

Merrill H. Stewart, MD, Ochsner Health, explains misconceptions about stents and bypass surgery and highlights when cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) stress testing is most appropriate.

According to Merrill H. Stewart, MD, Ochsner Health, the test can more accurately identify high-risk patients while helping others avoid unnecessary invasive procedures.

Antoine Keller, MD, discussed the future impact of technological advances for cardiovascular (CV) care and what other elements contribute to quality, accessible health care.

Missy Hopson, PhD, Ochsner Health, discussed in detail the challenges of strengthening the patient-centered workforce, the power of community reputation for encouraging health care careers, and the influence of empowered workforces on patient outcomes.

Effective communication, cultural competence, and patient advocacy are keys to overcoming language barriers in eye care, as highlighted in a presentation at the Southeastern Congress of Optometry 2025.

A new predictive model developed by Ochsner Health helps clinicians make real-time decisions for patients who had a stroke undergoing urgent carotid intervention, improving chances of regaining functional independence.

The American Journal of Managed Care®’s Strategic Alliance Partnerships provide valuable insights into health care trends through collaborations with health systems, payers, oncology practices, and more.

An IVBM event cohosted by The American Journal of Managed Care focused on Healthy State, a multiyear, multistakeholder commitment to moving Louisiana ahead in America’s Health Rankings.

Joseph Biggio, MD, system chair and service line leader for women's services and system chair for maternal fetal medicine at Ochsner Health, discusses some of the innovations to manage hypertension during pregnancy and postpartum.

The Ochsner-Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) is targeting health disparities in Louisiana, focusing on population health management, outcomes research, health careers and equity education, community engagement, and health advocacy and policy.

Ochsner Health's Connected Maternity Online Monitoring (MOM) program has been recognized for its innovative approach in managing hypertension during pregnancy and postpartum.

US News releases ranking of the best 53 hospitals across 26 states serving socioeconomically disadvantaged communities with high-quality care.

Compared with usual care, a dementia care management program improved various cost of care and utilization metrics in a Medicare managed care population at 12 months.

Diabetes treatment goals vary based on age and diabetes type, with more focus on managing insulin levels for children and adolescents while addressing comorbid conditions like obesity and hypertension for adults, said Beau Raymond, MD, MMM, FACP, of Ochsner Health Network.

Beau Raymond, MD, MMM, FACP, chief medical officer of Ochsner Health Network, explains the importance of diabetes and hypertension control to prevent downstream events such as heart attacks and strokes.

Public health campaigns are imperative to alleviating food insecurity, Pat Van Burkleo, executive director of Feeding Louisiana, the Louisiana Food Bank Association, explained in an interview.

This feature series delves into how biases shed light on deeply ingrained stereotypes and prejudices that exist within the structure of US maternal health care, according to experts.

Pat Van Burkleo, the executive director of Feeding Louisiana, the Louisiana Food Bank Association, shares insight on legislative priorities and the impact food insecurity can have on health.

Pat Van Burkleo, executive director of Feeding Louisiana, shares the key topics addressed during the Ochsner Health IVBM panel discussion on initiatives to increase food access in communities across the state.

"If someone is food insecure for a long period of time, then they may be consuming foods that aren't as nutritious and support their health and growth as they should," Denise Holston, PhD, explains in an interview.

In this interview, Pat Van Burkleo, the executive director of Feeding Louisiana, the Louisiana Food Bank Association, discusses the outreach dynamics of the organization and food banks.

In this interview, Pat Van Burkleo, executive director of Feeding Louisiana, explains why food access initiatives are a top priority.

In this interview with The American Journal of Managed Care®, Katie Queen, MD, addresses the complexity of obesity as a medical condition, pivoting to virtual care while ensuring that patients who lived in a rural location continued to receive adequate care, and the importance of integrating awareness of obesity and chronic disease prevention into local food culture.

Steven Deitelzweig, MD, system chairman of hospital medicine at Ochsner Clinical School, professor of medicine at the University of Queensland, discusses key findings from a recent study on the accuracy of atrial fibrillation detection devices.

"We really have to work on our implicit bias, acknowledging it, understanding it, and doing the work to try to change it," Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, MAS, says.