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The Center for Health Affairs Launching Search Upon CEO’s Departure
Timothy L. Jarm stepped down from his position as president and CEO of The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthcare on Friday, Dec. 22. Phil Mazanec, The Center’s chief operating officer and a 39-year veteran of the organization, will take over as interim president and CEO.
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Opioid Consortium Makes List of Top 10 Health Care Stories of 2017
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Crain’s Cleveland released its list of the top 10 healthcare stories of 2017. Number five on the list was the creative ways Northeast Ohio has found to address the opioid crisis. As part of the write-up, the Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium was featured.
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Jarm Weighs in on Increase in Community Benefit
On Sunday, Dec. 17, Crain’s Cleveland published an article on the increase in community benefit that hospitals have increasingly seen. While many saw an increased number of insured patients access their systems, rarely does the coverage, especially Medicaid, cover the full cost of care.
Read MoreHospitals Collaborating with Public Health on 2018/2019 Health Assessment Planning
A concerted effort is underway in Cuyahoga County to identify areas where hospitals, the Cleveland Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) can collaborate on 2018/2019 health assessment planning.
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Waite Presents on Nursing Workforce at Chamberlain College of Nursing
The Northeast Ohio nursing workforce was the topic of discussion during an advisory board meeting at Chamberlain College of Nursing on Thursday, Dec. 7.
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Jarm Gives Presentation on Opioid Consortium at National Conference
Several times a year, the executives from regional and metropolitan associations from across the country come together to learn from one another about how to best serve their members. On Thursday, Nov.
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CHNA Roundtable to Collaborate and Promote Healthy Eating Social Marketing Campaign
The Center for Health Affairs' CHNA Roundtable, comprised of Northeast Ohio hospital staff involved in community health needs assessment (CHNA) work or community health initiatives at their facilities, has unanimously agreed to collaborate and support the Celebrate Your Plate social marketing campaign.
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New Report Examines Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits
The Key Indicators Report released in November examines the rise in drug-related emergency department visits in Northeast Ohio.
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The Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium Hosts Kick-Off Meeting
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium held its first joint meeting at The Center for Health Affairs. Representatives from The Center, Cleveland Clinic, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, MetroHealth, St.
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