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Lawmakers could suspend Ohio's gas tax soon, in plan announced by GOP candidate for governor

State lawmakers are apparently planning to interrupt their election-season recess to come back to Columbus and pass a bill to suspend Ohio's gas tax. The announcement came from Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy, whose running mate is the president of the Ohio Senate. News of this plan came a...

Ohio · 09-21
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Toxic Fracking Waste Bubbling Up in Ohio Is Becoming a Political Issue

You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Toxic Fracking Waste Bubbling Up in Ohio Is Becoming a Political Issue. "The Democratic candidate for governor backed restrictions on disposal of fracking wastewater around a hard-hit town, and called for a “thorough investigation” of the dangers." "For years,...

Ohio · 09-18

The Money Overview

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Ohio State stays in Humana’s group Medicare network, but individual Medicare Advantage members go out of network October 1

Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, The James Cancer Center and its affiliated physicians will remain in-network for Humana’s group Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans through 2027, Humana confirmed this month, correcting reports that suggested the health system was leaving the insurer’s network altogether. The carve-out is narrower than it sounds: individual Medicare Advantage members, the […] The post Ohio State stays in Humana’s group Medicare network, but individual Medicare Advantage members go out of network October 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Columbus, OH · 09-07

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PA Governor, RFK Jr. clash over vaccines as measles cases increase

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are at odds over measles vaccines as the number of cases increases in the commonwealth and Ohio. In a social media post this week, Governor Shapiro criticized the CDC for not reporting four measles-related deaths that...

Pennsylvania · 09-18
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NW Ohio gets new sleep center designed specifically for children

Ohio · 09-18

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Important Medicare Open Enrollment Dates to Know

When navigating Medicare open enrollment, it’s essential for Ohioans to pay attention to important dates and plan changes. Staying aware of key deadlines allows time to review changes to current coverage, explore available options, and make sure Medicare coverage continues to meet individual needs in the year ahead. Medicare...

Ohio · 09-17

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Less help for health care, less help for food: Federal cuts squeeze Cuyahoga County

First comes the threat of losing health coverage. Then comes a funding cut that makes it harder to get food assistance to hungry families. Taken together, the changes raise a blunt question: Why are governments making life harder for people who already need help?. Today in Ohio host Chris Quinn...

Cuyahoga County, OH · 09-16

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Evergreen Management adds Ohio memory care communities to its portfolio

Evergreen Management added two dedicated memory care communities in Ohio to its portfolio: The Auberge at River Oaks in Miamisburg and The Auberge at Greenfield Estates in Akron. The additions grow Evergreen’s portfolio from 66 to 68 senior living communities nationwide. The additions expand Evergreen’s specialized memory care platform,...

Akron, OH · 09-16

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Healthcare a hot topic in Ohio as governor's race heats up between Acton, Ramaswamy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio governor's race is heating up and healthcare is a hot topic with major medical groups endorsing opposing candidates. The Ohio State Medical Association’s political action committee, known as OSMA PAC, announced its support for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, pointing to his backing of physician-led care, efforts to grow the doctor workforce and plans to reduce administrative obstacles for doctors. The group said it believes Ramaswamy understands the difficulties Ohio doctors face.

Ohio · 09-17

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Ohio behavioral health crisis centers face staffing shortage

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — New behavioral health crisis centers are opening across Ohio, aimed at providing 24/7 emergency mental health care. But according to the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, they may face significant staffing challenges. Policy analyst Becky Carroll said Ohio is seeing growth in new behavioral health crisis centers, adding that certain barriers […]

Ohio · 09-15

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Ranking: Northeast Ohio children's hospitals among best in the Midwest

Several Northeast Ohio children’s hospitals have been ranked among the best in the state — and the Midwest — by U.S. News & World Report. Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital was ranked third-best in the state and sixth-best in the Midwest, while UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s came in at fourth in Ohio and ninth in the region. That’s a decline from last year, when both hospitals were among a six-way-tie for third-best in the Midwest. Akron Children’s was named fifth-best in the state this year.

Northeast Ohio, OH · 09-15

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States restrict air quality data from being used for enforcement

Federal funding for public air monitoring has fallen more than 35% over two decades after adjusting for inflation, Floodlight reports. The number of government monitors has dropped by nearly half and many remaining stations are aging, located far from major industrial polluters or unable to detect the toxic chemicals nearby facilities release.

Louisiana · 09-15

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Percentage of outpatient facilities independently owned lower in Ohio than most states

Data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that the percentage of outpatient healthcare facilities in Ohio that are independently owned is lower than in all but five states, as illustrated above. Only 3 in 10 Ohio outpatient facilities (31.6%) were independently owned in 2022, meaning that nearly...

Ohio · 09-16

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Pharmacies are expanding healthcare access for Ohio’s rural communities

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Experts say that in many in rural areas, pharmacies are more accessible than the nearest hospital. A new program is pushing pharmacies to the forefront in expanding care. “We often hear from rural residents that they’re driving 45 minutes to an hour to get to an...

Ohio · 09-15

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Louisiana, Ohio, and Kentucky pass industry-backed bills blocking community air data in enforcement

Residents near factories sometimes rely on inexpensive air sensors of their own when official monitors are too few or not close enough to major industrial facilities. New laws in Louisiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, however, limit how much that locally gathered information can matter in requests for regulatory enforcement, according to Floodlight.

Kentucky · 09-13

News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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Is your hospital being transparent on pricing? A new study reports probably not

Cleveland, OH · 09-15

13 Action News

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Pharmacies are expanding healthcare access for Ohio’s rural communities

Ohio · 09-15

The Columbus Dispatch

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Amy Acton’s COVID response at center of race for Ohio governor

Inside the Ohio Statehouse press briefing room, Dr. Amy Acton donned a white lab coat and warned Ohioans that the COVID-19 pandemic would be a "long haul." Outside, protesters screamed that shelter-in-place orders were tyranny, holding signs that read : "Amy Please Leave." It was April 13, 2020, about a month after Republican Gov. Mike DeWine banned spectators at the Arnold Classic , closed public schools and canceled in-person voting for the presidential primary . Even at that early stage, Ohio's leaders faced immense pressure to balance protecting Ohioans from a deadly disease and allowing them to work, learn and live their lives. Acton became the face of the state's COVID-19 response for many Ohioans. Daily news conferences with DeWine and then-Lt. Gov. Jon Husted gave Acton a platform to talk about flattening the curve, layering public health practices like Swiss cheese and reminding Ohioans that not all heroes wear capes. Now, as Acton runs for governor, her role as Ohio's top health official during the pandemic has become a rallying cry for supporters and a line of attack for opponents. Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has called Ohio's "over-restrictive response to COVID" worse than the virus itself. He described

Ohio · 09-14

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Health systems dropping Medicare Advantage contracts reached 29 by September 4

Becker’s Hospital Review counted 29 health systems that have dropped or are set to drop Medicare Advantage contracts in 2026, an update the trade publication posted on September 4. The number matters less as a single statistic than as a signal: providers and insurers are still fighting over Medicare Advantage terms well into the year, […]

Ohio · 09-11

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The heart of Ohio has many arteries

It’s been interesting to watch as three separate wetlands have been developed within five miles of my home over the last couple of years, but don’t confuse them with fishing or swimming ponds; these are relatively broad, shallow water-retention creations. They’ll soon be home to a variety of wildlife, from frogs and snakes to waterfowl, herons, mink and muskrats. These invaluable wetland wildlife habitat areas aren’t isolated, either. They’ve been springing up around the state for several years, and there’s a good reason for it.

Ohio · 09-13