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Patient Days and Discharges Up in the Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter of 2012 showed increases in volume for several indicators in comparison to the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the latest Key Indicators Report. Overall, patient days and discharges were up for the quarter, increasing by 0. 81 percent and 1. 0 percent respectively.
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Lawmakers Hear From NEO-MEC: Ohio Medicaid Reform Now
On Wednesday, June 19, Tony Gutowski, public policy development manager, joined the Northeast Ohio Medicaid Expansion Coalition (NEO-MEC) at the Statehouse in Columbus to meet with legislators as final changes to Ohio’s biennium budget were being made.
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Bill Ryan Quoted in Crain's Piece on Catholic Health Partners' Acquisition
On Monday, June 3, 2013, The Center for Health Affairs' President and CEO Bill Ryan was quoted in a Crain's Cleveland Business piece on Catholic Health Partners' acquisition of Kaiser Permanente's Ohio operations written by Timothy Magaw.
Read MoreRegional Behavioral Health Group Meets to Discuss Public-Private Collaboration
Behavioral health leaders from both the public and private sectors across Northeast Ohio met recently to discuss the potential formation of a public-private collaboration.
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The Center Facilitates Virtual Active Shooter Training Exercise for 30 Healthcare Facilities
On Thursday, May 8, The Center for Health Affairs, the leading advocate for Northeast Ohio hospitals, facilitated a virtual active shooter training table-top exercise for 30 healthcare facilities located throughout Northeast Ohio.
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The Center Meets with Legislators to Advocate for Medicaid Reform
Since Governor Kasich released his biennium budget in February, The Center has been engaging Ohio legislators in an effort to gauge their support for reforming the current Medicaid program.
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The Center’s May Policy Snapshot Focuses on Immigrants’ Access to Healthcare
Since the founding of our nation, people have been coming to the United States from all corners of the world. Some have come seeking employment, others to obtain advanced degrees and still others have come to escape persecution.
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The Center Delivers Medicaid Reform Testimony to City Council
The Center for Health Affairs participated in a discussion about Medicaid reform with Cleveland City Council and advocates from the Northeast Ohio healthcare community on Thursday, May 17.
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Cuyahoga County Health Needs Assessment Results Released
Cuyahoga County hospitals and community service organizations now have access to a wealth of current information about their county’s health needs. On Tuesday, April 30, nearly 100 people gathered at an event open to the public to learn about the findings uncovered through the Cuyahoga County health needs assessment.
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