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Introducing WellLink: A Name That Reflects Our Commitment to Holistic Health and Connectivity
The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Align New Brand with Expanded Vision for Community Well-Being
CLEVELAND – The Center for Health Affairs and its affiliate CHAMPS Group Purchasing are proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey as we unveil our new brand, WellLink.
The Center for Health Affairs’ Third Annual Meeting Welcomes Record Audience
On May 15, The Center for Health Affairs welcomed more than 250 people to ConnectNEO, our Annual Meeting in Cleveland.
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New Report Highlights Experiences of Individuals Using Opioids to Manage Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain often means more than managing physical symptoms — it can also bring isolation, judgment and frustration with a healthcare system that doesn’t always understand.
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Northeast Ohio Hospital Community Benefit Exceeds $2 Billion
Hospitals in Northeast Ohio provided $2. 06 billion in community benefit in 2023 according to the latest analysis of their tax filings by The Center for Health Affairs. This is a 3. 28% increase from the $1.
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The Center Supports Continuous Medicaid Eligibility for Young Children
Medicaid covers more than 72 million Americans, including 3 million Ohioans. Hospital advocates are closely watching – and voicing their support for the program – as both the Ohio General Assembly and the U. S.
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ODH Reminds Healthcare Workers of Protocol for Treating Measles Patients
The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 2019, reinforcing the importance of vaccination and reminding healthcare workers of the proper protocol for treating infected patients. As of March 30, Ohio is one of five states reporting a measles outbreak, with 11 confirmed cases.
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The Center and CHAMPS Sign Premier’s Letter to CMS on Reimbursement Denials and Delays
Premier Inc. , a national supply chain leader and technology-driven healthcare improvement company providing solutions to two-thirds of all healthcare providers in the U. S. , published the results of their recent survey indicating claims adjudication cost health providers more than $25.
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Congress Passes Continuing Resolution, Averting Shutdown and Funding Key Healthcare Provisions
The continuing resolution (CR) passed last week by Congress to avoid a government shutdown included a number of hospital priorities advocated for by The Center for Health Affairs and its partners.
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CDC Reports Improvement in Maternal Mortality Rates in the U.S., DeWine Address Ohio’s Infant Mortality Crisis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report on maternal mortality rates indicating an overall decrease from 22. 3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022, to 18. 6 in 2023.
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