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NEONI 2012 - 2013 Career Shadowing Program Off to a Strong Start

NEONI 2012 - 2013 Career Shadowing Program Off to a Strong Start

Since its kickoff on Oct. 9, the NEONI 2012 – 2013 Healthcare Career Shadowing Program has assigned 500 students to shadowing experiences in 17 different hospitals ― a number that has already exceeded the 474 students participating in last year’s program.

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2012 Ohio Health Literacy Conference Series Wraps Up

2012 Ohio Health Literacy Conference Series Wraps Up

Healthcare advocates, providers, universities and other organizations throughout Ohio attended the 2012 Ohio Health Literacy Conference on Oct. 26 at the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel.

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October Policy Snapshot Shines Spotlight on How Communication Influences the Patient Experience

October Policy Snapshot Shines Spotlight on How Communication Influences the Patient Experience

When you think of great communicators, which names come to mind first? Is it someone famous, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. , Ronald Reagan or Oprah?

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Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Volume Trends the Focus of Latest Key Indicators Report

Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Volume Trends the Focus of Latest Key Indicators Report

The latest Key Indicators Report, which reflects data from the second quarter, focuses on several emerging trends regarding psychiatric and chemical dependency volume.  

First, as seen in previous quarters, there is a relationship between psych/chem volume and the larger economic climate.

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CHAMPS Oncology Contracts with Indiana University Health

This August, CHAMPS Oncology signed a new contract with Indiana University Health, located in Indianapolis, to provide consulting services to enhance the health system’s cancer registry.

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The Center Sponsors Content Marketing World Health Summit

The Center Sponsors Content Marketing World Health Summit

The Center for Health Affairs, the leading advocate for Northeast Ohio hospitals, is pleased to sponsor the Content Marketing World Health Summit, hosted by MEDCITYNEWS. COM on November 7th and 8th at the Cleveland Airport Marriott.

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Bill Ryan Quoted in Crain's Story on Akron General Investments

Bill Ryan Quoted in Crain's Story on Akron General Investments

On Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, The Center for Health Affairs' President and CEO Bill Ryan was was quoted in a Crain's article on Akron General's recent investments in doctors and wellness efforts.

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The Plain Dealer Highlights Patient Navigation Pilot

The Plain Dealer Highlights Patient Navigation Pilot

On Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, The Center for Health Affairs was was highlighted in a Plain Dealer article on a successful year-long patient navigation pilot program at MetroHealth Medical Center’s Cancer Care Center.

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Wage Index Initiative Moves Forward

Wage Index Initiative Moves Forward

In an effort to maximize reimbursement for its member hospitals, The Center for Health Affairs has once again contracted with the Reimbursement Alliance (RA) Group to conduct a wage index analysis of Northeast Ohio hospitals for federal fiscal year 2014.

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