Mr. November leads Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest nonprofit academic health system and the state’s largest private employer. The system boasts 47 hospitals, over 370 health and urgent care centers, more than 40,000 team members, and 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians. The system cares for more than 1.6 million people, who hail from every state and 63 countries. Since his appointment in 2022, Mr. November guided system growth and partnerships across the Gulf South, expanding access to high-quality care and advancing the system’s mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate. With over a decade of executive roles, most recently as executive vice president and CFO, he has driven nationally recognized innovations in telehealth, digital medicine and data-driven care. Among his achievements is the creation of the Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana, a groundbreaking partnership that is strengthening regional health services, workforce development and community investment. Ochsner Health is also partnering with Xavier University of Louisiana to create Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, and building the Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital, which is set to open its doors in early 2028. Ochsner Health is also expanding access to neurology and neurosurgery by building the Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute, opening at the end of 2026. A respected voice in healthcare innovation and community leadership, Mr. November serves on the boards of the National World War II Museum, New Orleans Business Council and Committee of 100. He is also an adjunct professor at Loyola University College of Business.
Becker's Recognition
Pete Novemberhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Whether these leaders are challenging the status quo, championing public health issues, pioneering new models of care, or embracing novel technologies, the nation – and even the world – is watching. More often than not, the precedents these executives set go on to become the golden standard for healthcare.
Becker’s is proud to honor 60 hospital and health system CEOs who are using their considerable influence to shape the future of healthcare.
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Whether these leaders are challenging the status quo, championing public health issues, pioneering new models of care, or embracing novel technologies, the nation – and even the world – is watching. More often than not, the precedents these executives set go on to become the golden standard for healthcare.
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Academic medical centers are vital to today’s healthcare delivery system. They are devoted to providing superior care to patients, while simultaneously amassing assets that will further research and innovation in the healthcare field.
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Healthcare is rapidly evolving and the best leaders have embraced change and are leading organizations on the forefront of transforming care delivery. The below leaders are using innovative digital technology, novel care delivery approaches and creative care solutions to shape the future of healthcare.
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