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health3 years ago•1 min saved

Surge in COVID-19 Cases Sweeps Across Ochsner, Lubbock, and State

Ochsner Health has reported an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases, with the positivity rate increasing from 8% to 23%. Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 have also seen a 54% increase. However, the severity of illness related to the virus appears to be potentially less than before, with only 12% of currently admitted COVID patients in the ICU. Ochsner Health emphasizes the importance of remaining vigilant, especially for those with pre-existing health conditions, and highlights vaccination and boosters as the best defense against severe illness. Good hygiene practices and staying home when experiencing significant cold and flu-like symptoms are also encouraged.

via KATC News|

#covid-19 #health #hospitalizations

business3 years ago•1 min saved

Ochsner Health faces financial crisis, lays off hundreds.

Ochsner Health is laying off nearly 800 employees across Mississippi and Louisiana, primarily affecting management and non-direct patient care roles, due to increased labor costs, high inflation, and an end to pandemic relief funding from the government. CEO Pete November assures that the layoffs will not impact care for patients or the community.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#business #financial-troubles #healthcare

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Ochsner cuts 800 jobs due to rising supply costs.

Ochsner Health is planning to lay off nearly 800 employees across Louisiana and Mississippi due to increased labor costs, a nationwide shortage of patient care clinicians, a weakened economy, and high inflation causing supply costs to escalate. The layoffs won’t affect doctors, nurses, and other patient-facing staff, but workers in management, administrative jobs, and clerical positions will see most of the cuts.

via WAFB|

#business #economy #labor-costs

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Ochsner to lay off 770+ employees due to rising healthcare costs.

Ochsner Health, one of Louisiana's largest private employers, is laying off 770 employees across Louisiana and Mississippi in an effort to save between $125 million and $150 million. The layoffs represent 2% of the system's workforce and will not affect doctors, nurses, or other patient-facing staff. The cuts come amid soaring healthcare costs and Ochsner's first unprofitable year in more than a decade.

via WBRZ|

#business #healthcare-costs #layoffs

business3 years ago•4 min saved

Ochsner to cut 770 jobs in Louisiana and Mississippi due to rising healthcare costs.

Ochsner Health, Louisiana's largest hospital system, plans to lay off 770 employees, representing 2% of its workforce, across its 42 hospitals and more than 200 urgent care and health centers in Louisiana and Mississippi. The cuts, which are expected to save the system between $125 million and $150 million a year, come amid skyrocketing health care costs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and on the heels of Ochsner’s first unprofitable year in more than a decade. The layoffs will not affect doctors, nurses, and other patient-facing staff, and will be spread evenly across the institution’s facilities in both states.

via NOLA.com|

#business #healthcare-costs #layoffs