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COVID-19 Hospital Reimbursement Update
There has been considerable activity at both the state and federal levels regarding relief funding and other reimbursement-related policy changes in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Following is an overview of the most substantial COVID-19 hospital reimbursement and funding initiatives.
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A Statement from The Center for Health Affairs on the Resumption of Services at Hospitals
On Monday, April 27, Governor Mike DeWine announced as part of the state’s phased reopening that hospitals, which have suspended non-essential procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be permitted to resume all services that do not require an overnight stay beginning May 1.
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The Center for Health Affairs and Ascend Innovations Announce Strategic Partnership
Today The Essentials Group, a business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, and Ascend Innovations announced a newly formed business partnership designed for strategic collaboration, innovation and delivery of services and solutions that will impact healthcare and community health across Ohio and beyond.
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Coordinated COVID-19 Advocacy Efforts Succeed in Securing Funding for Hospitals
The federal economic stimulus package that passed Congress and was signed into law last week, dubbed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security or CARES Act, included substantial relief for hospitals.
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HealthComp Foundation Joins Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund
The HealthComp Foundation has joined the many organizations, families and individuals who have contributed to the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund.
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The Center Helping to Coordinate Healthcare Provider 2020 Census Efforts
At the request of its membership, The Center for Health Affairs has been helping to coordinate healthcare provider 2020 Census efforts. In collaboration with United Way of Greater Cleveland and representatives from the U. S.
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Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium Launches Healthcare Support Staff Education
The Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium is excited to announce the launch of a new online healthcare support staff education opportunity designed to provide an increased understanding of opioid use disorder to enhance patient care and reduce stigma.
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$5,000 Donation to Support The Literacy Cooperative Highlights Commitment to Community: Gift Enables 2,500 Books to be Mailed to Children This Year
The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthcare announced an exciting $5,000 donation to support The Literacy Cooperative’s program management and expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Cuyahoga and Lake counties.
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Coronavirus Preparedness Activities Underway in Northeast Ohio
The Center for Health Affairs is working closely with hospitals and public health officials on coronavirus preparedness as the situation continues to evolve rapidly.
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