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H-1B Visa Program Fee Threatens to Deepen U.S. Healthcare Worker Shortage and Limit Access to Care
Hospitals across the United States are bracing for deeper workforce shortages following an increase in H-1B fees last fall.
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WellLink and The Healthcare Council Announce Strategic Affiliation to Expand Regional and National Impact
WellLink, a Cleveland-based organization dedicated to advancing medical, social, and economic well-being, and The Healthcare Council, a respected healthcare association serving providers across the Mid-Atlantic region, today announced a strategic affiliation that significantly expands their combined reach, scale and impact. Effective Feb.
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WellLink Unveils 2026 Advocacy Agency Amid Congressional Action on Healthcare Funding
Reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a sustainable, innovative and equitable healthcare system for all providers and communities in Northeast Ohio, WellLink Health Alliance unveiled its 2026 advocacy agenda amid ongoing Congressional action on healthcare funding.
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Ohio Leads the Nation in Imagination Library Enrollment Boosted by Birth Paperwork Integration
Ohio has become the first state to update its birth certificate paperwork to include an option for parents to enroll their newborns in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library before leaving the hospital, expanding early access to the free book program and reinforcing the importance of early literacy.
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WellLink Health Alliance Expands Membership Eligibility, Reflecting Strong Organizational Growth and Momentum
Building on a period of continued growth, expanding partnerships, and increasing influence, WellLink Health Alliance today announced the expansion of its association membership model, welcoming a broader range of organizations committed to advancing health, well-being, and community impact.
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WellLink’s Top 10 Most Noteworthy Headlines of 2025
From critical conversations on maternal and infant mortality to milestones that shaped WellLink, this year’s Weekly Wrap Up featured stories that inspired, informed and drove action. As we reflect on 2025, here are the 10 most noteworthy stories of the year:
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New Regional Study Reveals How Social Drivers of Health Shape Daily Life Across Northeast Ohio
A new 10-county study released by the WellLink Health Alliance offers a look at how social drivers of health (SDoH) affect the well-being, economic stability, and day-to-day experiences of residents across Northeast Ohio.
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CMS Releases Concerning Final OPPS and ASC Rulings, and Issues Telehealth Updates
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid released the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rule on Nov. 21, increasing rates by 2. 6%, among other updates.
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WellLink Hosts First Healthcare Cybersecurity Virtual Symposium
Imagine it’s a normal Tuesday morning and suddenly your EHR freezes, your phones go silent, and the ransom demand flashes across your screen. Would your team know what to do? This scenario isn’t hypothetical anymore. Cyber incidents are escalating in frequency, complexity, and impact.
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