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Louisiana Healthcare Connections Announces New “Transforming Health Award”

Date: 06/04/26

Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana Healthcare Connections has introduced a newly named physician recognition, the Transforming Health Award, honoring healthcare providers who not only achieve top performance in Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) quality measures, but are also making meaningful, measurable differences in the health of their communities.

The inaugural recipients of the Transforming Health Award include three physicians/physician groups representing key areas of care across Louisiana:

  • Dr. Samuel. Brown, Kenner
  • New Orleans East Louisiana (NOELA) Community Health Center, New Orleans
  • Lily Pad Pediatrics, Opelousas

These three were selected for their outstanding performance in critical quality metrics, including preventive care, maternal health, and chronic condition management, paired with a demonstrated commitment to improving access, outcomes, and patient engagement in their respective communities.

“The Transforming Health Award reflects a broader vision of what quality care truly means,” said Yolanda Wilson, Senior Vice President of Quality Improvement at Louisiana Healthcare Connections. “It’s not just about achieving high HEDIS scores - it’s about how providers are using those outcomes to drive real change. These healthcare providers exemplify what it means to deliver care that is both clinically excellent and deeply impactful at the community level.”

Each honoree represents a critical component of Louisiana’s healthcare ecosystem, from pediatric care to community-based primary and maternal care, areas that are central to improving long-term health outcomes across the state.

The Transforming Health Award builds on Louisiana Healthcare Connections’ ongoing commitment to advancing health access, supporting providers, and improving outcomes for Medicaid members statewide.

To learn more about Louisiana Healthcare Connections, visit their site.

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About Louisiana Healthcare Connections

A Medicaid health plan serving the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana Healthcare Connections was launched in 2012 to provide the best benefits and programs possible to improve the overall health of the families and communities we serve. We are a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), focused on identifying and removing barriers to good health with sustainable solutions that help improve health outcomes. Through a family of engaged employees, dedicated providers and community partners, we deliver care for the health of all with Medicaid Made Personal. For more information, visit their site.