With a career at Ochsner Health spanning over four decades, Dr. Simonson has become one of the most trusted and forward-thinking leaders in system pharmacy care. She brings a hands-on, collaborative approach to solving access issues and aligning pharmacy with systemwide priorities. Notably, she has implemented a refill center that centralized prescription requests, significantly increasing provider capacity and improving patient care continuity. In response to nursing shortages, she strategically deployed pharmacists into inpatient and clinic settings, easing operational strain while enhancing medication delivery. Dr. Simonson’s work directly supports the functioning of the 46-hospital system, giving physicians thousands of hours back in their day and freeing up time for direct patient care.
