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Medicaid Extension FAQ to Serve as Go-To Guide for Lawmakers
The Center for Health Affairs has just released its Medicaid extension FAQ to address the abundance of questions repeatedly emphasized by Ohio policymakers. The brochure summarizes the impact extending the state’s current Medicaid program would have on Northeast Ohio.
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Olmsted Falls Resolution to Expand Medicaid Applauded
Ordinance urges Ohio lawmakers to extend coverage to uninsured
The City of Olmsted Falls adopted resolution number 22-2013 on Monday, March 12th, urging Governor Kasich and the Ohio General Assembly to expand Medicaid in the 2014-2015 biennial budget.
Cleveland City Council Medicaid Extension Efforts Applauded
Ordinance urges Ohio lawmakers to extend coverage to uninsured
The City of Cleveland issued resolution number 427-13 on Monday, March 25th urging Governor Kasich and the Ohio General Assembly to include Medicaid extension in the 2014-2015 biennial budget.
FY 2014 Wage Index Results Announced: $10.4 Million Expected
Reimbursement Forum members were presented with the FY 2014 wage index results at their March 21 meeting where they learned that Northeast Ohio hospitals can expect $10. 4 million in additional reimbursement thanks to The Center’s wage index project.
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EOL Healthcare Trends Highlighted in Issue Brief
The Center’s March 2013 issue brief, Healthcare at the End of Life: A Look at Current Trends, takes a look at EOL healthcare trends, including the use of palliative and hospice care, advance directives and other tools that help patients put end-of-life wishes to paper.
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The Center Contributes to Study on Economic Impact of MetroHealth
The Center for Health Affairs provided supplemental data for a January 2013 report entitled, The Economic Impact of MetroHealth System. Along with providing information for the report, The Center's President and CEO Bill Ryan and Emergency Preparedness Project Director Beth Gatlin were interviewees.
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Cuyahoga County Health Check to be Held April 30
On Tuesday, April 30, from 9:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m.
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Contact your Legislator Webpage Facilitates Communication with Lawmakers
The Center for Health Affairs’ contact your legislator webpage has recently been updated and aims to make communication with lawmakers easier. Visitors will find contact information and direct links to Northeast Ohio legislators’ websites from this updated webpage.
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Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Targets Northeast Ohio Lawmakers
Medicaid Expansion advocacy efforts at The Center have targeted Northeast Ohio lawmakers in the last several weeks.
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