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The Center Represents Hospitals at Health Policy Institute of Ohio Forum

The Center Represents Hospitals at Health Policy Institute of Ohio Forum

The Center for Health Affairs’ Kirstin Craciun, director of community outreach, was among six panelists who shared their perspectives regarding how the state health assessment (SHA) will impact their work now and in the future during a forum held by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio on Dec. 8.

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The Center’s Kirstin Craciun Elected to Serve on HIP-Cuyahoga Steering Committee

The Center’s Kirstin Craciun Elected to Serve on HIP-Cuyahoga Steering Committee

Recently, the Health Improvement Partnership-Cuyahoga (HIP-Cuyahoga) Consortium nominated and voted to fill new standing and at-large positions of the steering committee. The Center for Health Affairs’ Kirstin Craciun, director of community outreach, was honored to be among eight individuals newly elected to serve on the steering committee.

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Updated Volume Statistics Report Released

Updated Volume Statistics Report Released

The Northeast Ohio Volume Statistics Report released on Dec. 5, which reflects October 2016 data, included changes to modernize the report and ensure it meets the high data standards users have come to expect.

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State-Level Population Health Planning Work Wrapping Up as Year Draws to a Close

State-Level Population Health Planning Work Wrapping Up as Year Draws to a Close

The Center for Health Affairs – together with a diverse array of stakeholders – has been actively involved in state-level population health planning meetings throughout 2016 that have informed the development of the State Health Assessment (SHA) and State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).

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Report Examines the Impact of Health Insurance Reforms on Hospital Volumes

Report Examines the Impact of Health Insurance Reforms on Hospital Volumes

A recently published Key Indicators Report by The Center for Health Affairs examines the impact of health insurance reforms on hospital volume in Northeast Ohio.

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2017 Open Enrollment Period Underway

2017 Open Enrollment Period Underway

With 2017 open enrollment now underway, health insurance consumers across the nation again have the opportunity to find an insurance plan or change the one they currently have.

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Partnership with CHAP Strengthens Navigation Efforts in Northeast Ohio

Partnership with CHAP Strengthens Navigation Efforts in Northeast Ohio

The Center for Health Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening health insurance and community navigation efforts in Northeast Ohio by forging an alliance with the Cuyahoga Health Access Partnership, or CHAP.

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WKSU Highlights Impact of Hospitals on Northeast Ohio Economy

WKSU Highlights Impact of Hospitals on Northeast Ohio Economy

On Monday, Oct. 17, Ohio Public Radio Station WKSU featured The Center for Health Affairs’ report, which highlights the impact hospitals have on the Northeast Ohio economy. The segment was also picked up by ideastream the following day. The study shows these hospitals generated thousands of jobs and $11.

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Crain’s Features The Center’s Economic Impact Report

Crain’s Features The Center’s Economic Impact Report

On Sunday, Oct. 16, Crain’s Cleveland published an article discussing The Center for Health Affairs’ economic impact report. According to the latest report, hospitals in Northeast Ohio contributed to a direct and indirect labor income of $11. 5 billion and a total of 167,534 jobs in the region.

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