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February Policy Snapshot Parses Out 2012 Presidential Candidates’ Health Policy Platforms
The election season is in full swing and unless you’ve joined the bears in hibernation you’ve probably caught some coverage of the Republican candidates vying for their party’s nomination.
Read MoreNeiding Presents to Transitions of Care Committee
On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Transitions of Care Committee (TOCC) met at MetroHealth Medical Center. The Center's Project Manager, Linda Neiding, gave a presentation on the nine month data report for Aligning Forces For Quality/Hospital Quality Network participants.
Read MoreAnderson Weighs in on Proposed Nursing Requirement
Vice President of Member Services for The Center for Health Affairs, Lisa Anderson, was recently quoted in an article published by The News-Herald on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.
Read MoreJanuary Policy Snapshot Explores Top 10 Issues Facing Hospitals
Looking for a story laced with mystery, intrigue and suspense? Look no further than this year’s highly anticipated U. S. Supreme Court ruling on the legality of the federal healthcare reform law.
Read MoreNew and Improved Reporting Functionality Implemented for Volume Statistics
Volume Statistics users will now have an easier time getting the information they need out of the database thanks to new functionality implemented in January.
Read MoreAcademic Partners Work to Finalize Nursing Practice Gap Curriculum
Academic partners, Lorain County Community College and Ursuline College, are now finalizing the online curriculum to help address the nursing practice gap and ensure new nurses entering the workforce are prepared to deliver competent care to patients.
Read MoreHealth Needs Assessments Nearly Complete for Several Counties
Three of the counties that have undertaken a health needs assessment project coordinated by The Center for Health Affairs are close to releasing their results publically.
Read MoreKey Indicators Report Claims the Region’s Economy is to Blame for Declining Volume
Northeast Ohio’s hospitals have faced overall declining volume for several quarters in a row including the third quarter of 2011, according to The Center for Health Affairs' latest Key Indicators Report, which reflects data from that time period.
Read MoreLatest Issue Brief Describes Health Insurance Industry Reforms
Health Insurance and our mindset surrounding it have been evolving from the moment the first policy was issued.
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