May 14, 2024

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) Board of Directors has selected Bryan Camerlinck as president and CEO, following Steve Udvarhelyi’s decision to retire after serving in the role for more than eight years. 

May 6, 2024

Ochsner Health has been designated a WellSpot by the Louisiana Department of Health, recognizing Ochsner’s commitment to making healthy choices easier. WellSpots are organizations or companies that have made small, sustainable changes toward improving health and wellness for their employees and community.

May 6, 2024

Ascension DePaul Services (ADS) and DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) announce the appointment of Matthew Picard as the vice president of mission integration.

Picard graduated from the University of Holy Cross - New Orleans with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and went on to earn a Master of Science in Management.

In his role as vice president of mission integration, Picard will foster a cohesive community, provide leadership in orientation and formation, promote spirituality among associates, advocate for diversity and inclusion, and contribute to hiring decisions.

May 6, 2024

Touro, a member of the LCMC Health system, announced the appointment of Christopher Lege, MD, as its permanent chief executive officer (CEO). Lege, who has served as Touro's interim CEO and chief medical officer, brings more than two decades of medical expertise and healthcare leadership to his new role.

May 6, 2024

Terrebonne General Health System earned an “A” hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care for the second consecutive term.  Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.