Make sure you join our distribution list to our Weekly Wrap Up newsletter which features recent news and upcoming events.
Surprise Billing Payment Determinations Resume
On Feb. 24, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) instructed federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) entities to resume processing surprise billing payment determinations beginning on Feb. 27 for disputes involving items or services furnished before Oct. 25, 2022. This follows a Feb.
Read More
Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium Holds Quarterly Meeting
At its most recent quarterly meeting in February, the Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium welcomed representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Care Alliance Health Center and St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center to share updates within their organizations and present on various topics.
Read More
The Center for Health Affairs Launches Groundbreaking Social Determinants of Health Innovation Hub in Cleveland Powered by Amazon Web Services
The Center & AWS, a world leading cloud computing offering, will work with community leaders to address the leading factors impacting the health of local residents.
Read More
Naloxone Toolkit Released to Help Nursing Homes Address Opioid Overdoses
IPRO QIN-QIO, a Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization, recently released its Nursing Home Naloxone Toolkit to assist nursing homes with the creation of policies and procedures for the administration of naloxone to individuals in their facilities experiencing an opioid overdose.
Read More
The Center for Health Affairs Appoints Healthcare Leaders to Boards of Directors
The Center, its membership, and in turn the greater community, will benefit from the dedication and engagement of these individuals.
The Center for Health Affairs and its affiliates welcome new leaders to their Boards of Directors.
Cuyahoga County Community Health Needs Assessment Released
Hospitals, public health agencies and other partner organizations in the community announce the release of the collaborative 2022 Cuyahoga County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The assessment gives Cuyahoga County stakeholders the opportunity to understand the most significant community needs, informing subsequent health improvement planning.
Read More
Statement from President & CEO Brian Lane on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union
On Tuesday evening, we as a nation had the opportunity to view President Joe Biden’s address to Congress and the country, in which he spoke about accomplishments and set an agenda for the remainder of the year. As expected, healthcare issues were among the highlights.
Read More
The Center for Health Affairs Expands Membership Eligibility, Welcomes New Member
Select Medical, a post-acute care provider, joins the membership. The Center for Health Affairs — the leading advocate for Northeast Ohio hospitals for more than 100 years — is expanding its membership to include other organizations in the healthcare space.
Read More
Congress Eliminates the X-Waiver, Providing Easier Access to Opioid Treatment
With the passage of the end-of-year omnibus legislation, Congress formally ended the DATA-Waiver program, commonly known as the X-waiver program.
Read More
