Dear SoM Community,
I have received a number of inquiries following my message yesterday that LCMC Health has taken legal action to uphold the State of Louisiana’s approval of our partnership with them.
I am writing again today to assure you that we remain totally focused on partnership with LCMC health system and providing the best care and support for patients, staff and physicians. I also want to let you know that I will be meeting with leadership across the School of Medicine later today for a discussion on this topic, which will include student and resident leaders.
In addition to being approved by the Louisiana Department of Justice after a rigorous and transparent process, the announcement of our partnership has been met with overwhelming approval of New Orleans residents, business leaders and elected officials. They know that this partnership will be transformational for the New Orleans region, greatly benefiting patients, staff and our community.
A survey released today by LCMC Health reveals the following:
- More than 70% of greater New Orleans residents expressed positive feelings about the LCMC Health – Tulane University partnership.
- 72% of respondents rate the ability to seek out healthcare service in their community as very or somewhat easy.
- 67% of respondents reported positive feelings about the quality of care provided by local hospitals.
- 79% of respondents felt positive about employees at the three Tulane University hospitals continuing to have jobs, opportunities for growth and advancement, and additional job growth in the region.
- 77% felt positive about increased investment enhancing the delivery of care, investing $1 billion into the state economy, and job creation.
We are grateful for the level of support our partnership with LCMC health continues to receive from our neighbors and friends. I look forward to a great future in healthcare for all members of our community and region as we advance academic medicine, groundbreaking research, innovative technology and lifesaving treatments - and use them to deliver the highest quality of care right here at home.
Lee