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Capital Region physicians push back against insurance-driven treatment limits
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in Midtown Manhattan last December, a tirade of social media comments expressed anger over the widely...
More than a decade in, the Health District is prescribing innovation, collaboration and a...
The Baton Rouge landscape is dotted with world-class medical facilities, each a testament to the city’s commitment to health care excellence.
But behind the impressive...
Newsmakers: Health care professionals to watch in 2025
From cutting-edge research to compassionate patient care, health care professionals across the Capital Region are making strides in their fields.
A few standout individuals are...
A look at the Capital Region’s latest medical technology and developments
THE WORLD’S BEST?
Not many hospitals can legitimately claim to be one of the world’s best. But one in Baton Rouge can—five times over. Woman’s...
Rolfe McCollister: BREC is overdue for a change
State Rep. Dixon McMakin is delivering on his promises—and kudos to him.
“I got elected with the promise of bold, positive change,” he tells Daily...
First-Class Travels: Roatan, Honduras
Surrounded by sparkling turquoise water, Roatan is one of the noted Caribbean Bay Islands off of Honduras. It’s a favorite destination for MAPP Director...
Intelligence Entrepreneur: Chase Mullin
1 Key to Success
“I think where we’ve done a good job is trying to slow down before we speed up, to make sure we’re...
Meet the 500: Padma Vatsavai
Padma Vatsavai
Founder and CEO, Vinformatix
Padma Vatsavai is an accomplished software architect and business owner, with more than 30 years of experience in software development....
Thought Leader: How to run an effective meeting
It goes without saying that meetings are an essential function of any workplace. But too often, they can feel inefficient, unproductive or unnecessarily lengthy.
So,...
Strictly Business Episode 26: FMOLHS President & CEO E.J. Kuiper
What are biggest regulatory challenges to health care? How are medical facilities navigating workforce shortages? What are the plans for Franciscan Missionaries of Our...
The economic impact of Louisiana’s Small Business Development Centers
To celebrate Small Business Development Center Day—Wednesday, March 19—the Louisiana Small Business Development Center has shared with Daily Report its economic impact data from...
Nelson, Bourgeois make their case for Amendment No. 2
In a Tuesday morning media briefing, Louisiana Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois discussed why they view...
Local tax preparer held in contempt for violating federal injunction
A Baton Rouge federal court is holding Whylithia Robinson, a Capital Region tax preparer, in contempt for violating a permanent injunction that prohibited her...
A new leader steps in to shape Baton Rouge’s future. Here’s a peek at...
Build Baton Rouge has found its new leader in Deidre Deculus Robert, a seasoned attorney and former USDA official with a deep-rooted passion for...
How tariffs, and the threat of more levies, are impacting local coffee roasters
Green coffee bean prices are at an all-time high and with increased tariffs on imports from Mexico and China, consumers will likely see higher...
Highland shopping center property changes hands for $8.3M
The Highland Village Shopping Center near Lee Drive, anchored by Walmart Neighborhood Market, recently changed hands.
RG Highland LLC purchased the property from H at...
This Baton Rouge online boutique is closing after a short-lived rebrand
Lily and Park, formerly Blu Spero Boutique and Apricot Lane, is closing its online women’s clothing store after years of rebranding and legal battles.
The...
How local grocers are making the most out of a longer Mardi Gras season
As Mardi Gras quickly approaches, local shoppers are stocking up on parade and party essentials, significantly increasing sales and foot traffic for some local...
Former Winn-Dixie property in Walker changes hands
A partnership led by George Murrell and Lawrence Maestri, founders of Maestri-Murrell, has purchased the former Winn-Dixie property in Walker.
The group bought the property...
Environmental group sues the state over a proposed CO2 pipeline
Healthy Gulf, a New Orleans-based environmental group, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Louisiana alleging that state agencies acted outside of their...
