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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
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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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September Policy Snapshot Examines Importance of Health Literacy
The healthcare field is filled with complex medical terms. Beyond understanding the terminology, navigating the healthcare system can be incredibly complicated, especially for anyone with a chronic medical condition or limited reading skills. Yet even people with PhDs can struggle to understand vital health information.
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