Healthcare

Hospitals, medical practices, health systems, and the business of healthcare across the Capital Region.

John Paul Funes released from prison

John Paul Funes, Our Lady of the Lake Foundation’s former chief fundraiser who had...

Louisiana using single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for large immunization events

Trying to get more coronavirus vaccines in arms, Louisiana is using nearly half its...

Study: Medicaid expansion cut uncompensated care costs 33% in Louisiana hospitals

A new study by researchers at Tulane University finds that the state’s 2016 expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has had a significant impact in reducing what hospitals spend caring for uninsured patients.

LSU yet to decide whether it will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students

While LSU has yet to decide whether it will require students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, interest in receiving the shots on campus appears to be relatively high.

Gov. John Bel Edwards eases virus rules, allows bars to serve indoors

Louisiana's bars can reopen indoors, restaurants can hold more customers and churches won't have...

Mandate or not? The question vexing employers over COVID-19 vaccine

With three COVID-19 vaccines now approved, a growing number of employers are grappling with whether they should require their employees to get the shot.

NeuroMedical Center plans expansion

The NeuroMedical Center is planning a multimillion expansion to its facilities in Perkins Rowe.  The...

Third US vaccine raises question: Which shots are best?

The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but because at...

Patient Plus Urgent Care, PRIME Occupational Medicine launch partnership

Patient Plus Urgent Care has partnered with PRIME Occupational Medicine to bring professional care...

Drugmakers project surge in vaccine deliveries over next five weeks

Drug companies told lawmakers Tuesday they project a major increase in vaccine deliveries that...
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