2026 Louisiana HIMSS Award Nominees

From clinicians to executives, these nominees represent the best in innovation, leadership, and patient impact.

🩺 Clinician of the Year

Carolyne Butler, RN – Ochsner Health
Leading innovation in clinical workflows and patient-centered care.

Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell – Ochsner Health
Advancing maternal and patient care initiatives statewide.

🧑‍💼 Executive of the Year

Lauren Bergens – Ochsner Health
Driving clinical and operational transformation.

Falyn Curtis – Ochsner Health
Leading system-wide innovation and AI initiatives.

Amy Trainor – Ochsner Health
Advancing enterprise digital strategy.

Kati Presas – Elder Outreach
Transforming quality of care in long-term care.

🎓 Educator of the Year

Dr. Lxchelle Arceneaux – Ochsner Health
Shaping future clinicians through informatics and mentorship.

Dr. Kristy Solis – University of Holy Cross
Leading nursing education excellence with 100% outcomes.

Crystal Broussard – Elder Outreach
Strengthening workforce readiness through education.

💡 Innovation of the Year

Ochsner IS Division
Driving enterprise-wide clinical innovation.

MyChart Central (Statewide Collaboration)
Transforming patient access across Louisiana.

Casey Clayton – Ochsner Health
Leading AI-powered clinical innovation.

🛡️ Health Care Champion

Dr. Lxchelle Arceneaux – Ochsner Health
Advancing health equity through leadership and outreach.

Julie Foster Hagan – Louisiana Department of Health
Driving statewide healthcare transformation initiatives.

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