Dr. Basow spearheads efforts to scale digital innovations that enhance care quality, reduce costs, engage patients and improve the provider experience across Ochsner Health, a nonprofit healthcare system serving over 1.6 million patients annually. She also leads “Innovation Ochsner,” a pioneer in digital healthcare solutions, virtual health and telemedicine, where she develops and deploys remote patient management solutions targeting cardiometabolic conditions both within Ochsner and nationally. Dr. Basow has made AI a cornerstone of Ochsner’s mission, championing technology-driven initiatives that make care more precise, proactive and personal. Her work has prioritized accessibility, leveraging digital tools to simplify scheduling, improve insurance communication and connect patients to the right resources at the right time. Prior to joining Ochsner, Dr. Basow brought 25 years of experience from Wolters Kluwer and healthcare start-up UpToDate, where she served as CEO for 14 years and helped build a clinical effectiveness platform serving more than 2 million physicians globally.
Becker's Recognition
Denise Basow, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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2024 Winner

Executives
Women in Health IT to Know
Women are working to shape and enhance the future of healthcare through health IT. These strong female leaders are modernizing administrative healthcare processes, cutting back on inefficiencies, standardizing workflows and more.
2024 Winner

Executives
Chief Digital Officers of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know
Healthcare organizations are increasingly hiring chief digital officers to helm their digital transformation endeavors. These leaders are tasked with overseeing technology integration, improving the patient journey, and increasing care access through digital initiatives. In collaboration with their IT and clinical colleagues, chief digital officers are implementing digital tools that allow for streamlined EHRs and workflows organizationwide.
2025 Winner

Executives
Chief Digital Officers of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know
2026 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
58 Hospital and Health System Chief Digital Officers to Know
