Cracking the Code on Avoidable ED Use: Ochsner Virtual Emergency Department

Emergency department overutilization is a growing challenge for health systems nationwide. Learn how Ochsner Health’s Virtual Emergency Department (OvED) connects patients with emergency medicine physicians virtually to determine the optimal care setting, diverting low-acuity cases away from the ED to appropriate ambulatory or virtual care. Discover how this centralized hub model reduced unnecessary ED visits, improved patient experience, and generated sustainable value across a value-based care framework.