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New Report Highlights Experiences of Individuals Using Opioids to Manage Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain often means more than managing physical symptoms — it can also bring isolation, judgment and frustration with a healthcare system that doesn’t always understand.
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Northeast Ohio Hospital Community Benefit Exceeds $2 Billion
Hospitals in Northeast Ohio provided $2. 06 billion in community benefit in 2023 according to the latest analysis of their tax filings by The Center for Health Affairs. This is a 3. 28% increase from the $1.
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The Center Supports Continuous Medicaid Eligibility for Young Children
Medicaid covers more than 72 million Americans, including 3 million Ohioans. Hospital advocates are closely watching – and voicing their support for the program – as both the Ohio General Assembly and the U. S.
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ODH Reminds Healthcare Workers of Protocol for Treating Measles Patients
The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 2019, reinforcing the importance of vaccination and reminding healthcare workers of the proper protocol for treating infected patients. As of March 30, Ohio is one of five states reporting a measles outbreak, with 11 confirmed cases.
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SDoH Innovation Hub Issues Analysis, Recommends Solutions on Behavioral Health and Gun Violence
The Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Innovation Hub, formed by The Center for Health Affairs and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the participation of more than 40 Greater Cleveland community organizations, has completed its first phase of work, providing recommendations for achieving progress on behavioral health and firearm…
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