By: Elizabeth Rosenthall, August 12, 2025 Louisiana Illuminator
It was supposed to be easier than this.
When the Affordable Care Act was passed in March 2010, the goal was to help more Americans get health insurance. And, indeed, the establishment of online marketplaces and a broadening of the eligibility guidelines for Medicaid accomplished that.
Fifteen years later, however, that system is anything but user-friendly.
Ochsner Health announced that Matthew George, MD, its second Ochsner Physician Scholar, has joined the team on the West Bank. George joined Ochsner Health Center – Lapalco and Ochsner Health Center – Belle Chasse as an Ochsner family medicine physician.
The National Blood Clot Alliance’s “Stop the Clot” mobile unit will park at DePaul Community Health Centers’ (DCHC) Algiers location on Aug. 8 to provide the public with information about blood clots and prevention.
The community will have access to healthcare professionals, educational resources, and learn about risk factors, symptoms, and steps to protect their health.
The event will be held at DCHC Algiers, 2801 General DeGaulle Dr., from 1-4 p.m.
By: Greg LaRose - August 12, 2025 Louisiana Illuminator
A review of how Louisiana keeps its Medicaid rolls up to date found the state paid out benefits for more than 1,000 people over the past six years after they died. Nearly $10 million was paid to managed care organizations over that period, even though no health care services were actually provided.
Terrebonne General Health System announced that Houma Surgi-Center and Urology Clinic is now operating under a new name: Terrebonne General Urology Care. While the clinic’s name has changed, its location and staff remain unchanged.
Located at 1020 School Street in Houma, Terrebonne General Urology Care continues to provide urologic services to the community, led by Dr. Robert Alexander, Haden Lafaye, and Stephen Charbonnet.
