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New Orleans Program Provides Postpartum Support Through Home Visits for New Mothers

New Orleans Program Provides Postpartum Support Through Home Visits for New Mothers

Family Connects New Orleans (FCNO) is a program offering postpartum support to new mothers through home visits. The initiative, available to residents of Orleans Parish who give birth at Ochsner Baptist or Touro hospital, provides up to three in-home visits for parents of newborns up to 12 weeks old. These visits are free and aim to bridge the gap between birth and the first postnatal appointment. The program includes clinical evaluations, mental health screenings, breastfeeding support, and connections to community resources. It also offers maternal support groups to help mothers build relationships and combat isolation. FCNO is part of a national program initially launched in Durham, North Carolina, and has been adapted in various states.
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LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Tournament Amid Financial Concerns

LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Tournament Amid Financial Concerns

LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Tournament Amid Financial Concerns
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LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Event Amid Funding Uncertainty

LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Event Amid Funding Uncertainty

LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Event Amid Funding Uncertainty
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CenterWell's Fulfillment Index Highlights Emotional Well-Being as Key to Senior Health

CenterWell's Fulfillment Index Highlights Emotional Well-Being as Key to Senior Health

CenterWell's Fulfillment Index Highlights Emotional Well-Being as Key to Senior Health
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New Orleans Saints News, April 28: Saints make some roster moves

New Orleans Saints News, April 28: Saints make some roster moves

Here are today's Saints news links
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Cadence OTC Expands Emergency Contraception Access Through Non-Traditional Channels

Cadence OTC Expands Emergency Contraception Access Through Non-Traditional Channels

Cadence OTC, a company specializing in emergency contraception, is working to broaden access to its products by utilizing unconventional distribution methods. Recognizing that many areas in the United States are pharmacy deserts, Cadence OTC is making its morning-after pill, a more affordable alternative to Plan B, available in convenience stores and gas stations. This initiative aims to increase the availability of emergency contraceptives to a wider audience. Additionally, the company is advocating for the availability of a daily birth control pill over the counter. Samantha Miller, co-founder and CEO of Cadence OTC, discussed these efforts and the potential impact on reproductive healthcare with Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya. The company is addressing both policy and awareness challenges as it seeks to reshape the landscape of reproductive healthcare.
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Beth Israel Lahey Health Expands Ambient AI Scribing to Combat Physician Burnout

Beth Israel Lahey Health Expands Ambient AI Scribing to Combat Physician Burnout

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is expanding its partnership with Heidi to implement ambient AI scribing technology across its network of over 6,000 providers. This decision follows a successful six-month trial involving 1,000 providers, which resulted in an 89% satisfaction rate. The technology aims to alleviate the administrative burden on physicians, with 82% of trial users reporting reduced cognitive load and 74% noting a decrease in after-hours work. The AI system accurately captures complex medical terminology, allowing physicians to focus more on patient interaction. This initiative addresses the widespread issue of physician burnout, which affects nearly half of U.S. medical professionals.
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Value-Based Care Model Aims to Transform U.S. Health Care System

Value-Based Care Model Aims to Transform U.S. Health Care System

The U.S. health care system is undergoing a significant shift towards value-based care, a model that emphasizes patient outcomes over the volume of services provided. This approach seeks to address persistent issues such as rising costs and uneven outcomes by changing the incentives that drive health care decisions. Traditionally, the fee-for-service model has rewarded the quantity of care, leading to fragmented and sometimes unnecessary interventions. In contrast, value-based care focuses on the entire continuum of care, encouraging coordination among providers and accountability for long-term patient health. This model has been successfully implemented by some health systems, such as Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania, which has seen improvements in patient outcomes by tracking and acting on long-term health data.
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Montana Advances Doula Medicaid Payments Amid Budget Concerns

Montana Advances Doula Medicaid Payments Amid Budget Concerns

Montana officials have announced plans to proceed with Medicaid payments for doulas, reversing a previous decision to pause due to budget constraints. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is preparing a request to the federal government to include doula care in the state's Medicaid program, which is estimated to cost $118,000 in its first year. This decision comes after state lawmakers approved a bill last year to expand Medicaid coverage to include doula services, citing the need for maternity care in rural and Indigenous communities. Despite moving forward, officials warn that all optional Medicaid services are under review due to a budget deficit exceeding $177 million, driven by higher-than-expected Medicaid costs.
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LIV Golf looking to postpone New Orleans event, according to reports

LIV Golf looking to postpone New Orleans event, according to reports

Multiple reports indicate LIV Golf is planning to move its inaugural June tournament in New Orleans to the fall
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LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Tournament Amid Funding Concerns

LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Tournament Amid Funding Concerns

LIV Golf Postpones New Orleans Tournament Amid Funding Concerns
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Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school