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Could E-Check be ending? Governor asks state EPA to begin the process

Ohio · 09-30

Chillicothe Gazette

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Rural Ohio health care initiative seeks grant applicants

Ohio organizations can now apply for funding through a $10 million effort aimed at strengthening the rural health care workforce and expanding access to care in nonurban counties across the state. The grant opportunity is part of the statewide initiative Health Workforce Ohio , according to a community announcement. Eligible organizations are invited to propose projects focused on recruiting, training and retaining health care workers while addressing local workforce shortages through collaborative, data-driven strategies. The initiative's leaders said funding is intended to support regional solutions that create career pathways and improve access to quality health care services in rural communities. Health Workforce Ohio is led by Ohio University , home to what the announcement describes as Ohio's largest public medical school, and The Health Collaborative , a nonprofit organization focused on building partnerships to address health care challenges. The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers serves as a key partner and chairs a steering committee made up of 11 statewide organizations. The announcement said more than 85 organizations from Ohio's health care, education and workforce sectors have been involved in the effort so far. Focus on workforce recruitment and training Program leaders identified workforce pipeline development, recruitment and upskilling as

Ohio · 09-29

WHIO Dayton

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Local Medicaid providers facing fraud charges

Eighteen Medicaid providers across the state, including three from the Miami Valley, have been accused of stealing more than $355,000 from the government healthcare program for the needy.

Dayton, OH · 09-25

Cleveland.com

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Where Ohio’s 2026 governor candidates stand on healthcare, from Medicaid to affordability

COLUMBUS, Ohio— Ohio’s next governor will take office as many of the state’s nearly 12 million residents face major questions about their healthcare. Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans could soon lose their Medicaid coverage. Rural hospitals are in danger of closing because of federal Medicaid cuts. And even residents whose coverage isn’t under threat still struggle to afford care.

Ohio · 09-26
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Cleveland.com

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Ohio’s next governor to face rural hospital cuts, people losing insurance: Capitol Letter

Diagnosing healthcare: Ohio’s next governor will take office as many of the state’s nearly 12 million residents face major questions about their healthcare. Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans could soon lose their Medicaid coverage. Rural hospitals are in danger of closing because of federal Medicaid cuts. And even residents whose coverage isn’t under threat still struggle to afford care. Jeremy Pelzer asked the three candidates a series of questions about what they would do if elected. Democrat Amy Acton and Libertarian Don Kissick provided answers. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign did not respond.

Ohio · 09-28

Ohio Capital Journal

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Ohio’s work to lower infant mortality rate shows progress, but certain communities still struggle

Ohio has seen progress with its infant mortality numbers, though the numbers still remain well above the national average, and communities of color continue to see disproportionately high rates. The state’s most recent infant mortality data showed 6.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is lower than the state has seen in a decade of […]

Ohio · 09-28

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In-plant Expansion at Nationwide Children's Hospital

At PRINTING United Expo, IPI Editor Bob Neubauer sat down with Brett Jenkins, operations manager of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to hear how she turned a copy shop into a digital print production operation handling wide-format, mail fulfillment and more. They also discussed her work as an executive coach and how she focuses on aligning people with jobs that suit their skills.

Columbus, OH · 09-25

NBC4 Columbus

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‘All of Us’ Block Party brings health care, resources directly to local residents

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nearly 70 organizations brought health care and other resources directly to Columbus’ Near East Side Saturday as part of the second annual “All of Us” Block Party. The event shut down a section of Mount Vernon Avenue and offered services ranging from massages and stroke screenings to a blood drive. State […]

Columbus, OH · 09-27

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OhioHealth surgeon performs state’s 1st thumb surgery with new implant

Columbus-based OhioHealth orthopedic surgeon Stephen Berling, MD, in May became the first surgeon in Ohio to implant the Touch CMC 1 prosthesis. The thumb implant had been used more than 130,000 times in Europe before receiving FDA approval in 2025. Dr. Berling was among a group of surgeons trained to perform the procedure, according to a Sept. 25 news release.

Columbus, OH · 09-25

WTOL 11

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New community health center opens in northwest Ohio

Toledo, OH · 09-27

The Logan Daily News

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Ohioans invited to Medicare open enrollment virtual town hall to launch statewide checkup events

COLUMBUS — Representatives from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) are hosting a free, virtual town hall on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to help Ohioans prepare for upcoming Medicare open enrollment and launch OSHIIP’s in-person and virtual statewide Medicare Checkup events. OSHIIP is a program of the Ohio Department of Insurance and the state’s official resource for unbiased Medicare information and counseling. Participants in the town hall and checkup events will learn about Medicare changes for 2027, how to compare options and select coverage, including for Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, manage out-of-pocket costs and financial assistance programs, and get tips to avoid fraud and marketing and sales misrepresentation during open enrollment, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. OSHIIP is holding Medicare Checkup webinars on Oct. 13 and Nov. 13. Visit insurance.ohio.gov to register for the town hall and virtual events. With yearly changes in plans, it is essential for Ohioans to review the annual notice of change document from their current health insurance plan as well as benefits, costs, coverage details, and provider networks when comparison shopping to ensure an adequate coverage fit. Medicare’s 2027 plan information will be available on Oct. 1

Ohio · 09-26

WKBN

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US leases 2,777 acres of Ohio’s only national forest for fracking

The federal government sold oil rights in Ohio's only national forest for $11 million this month, opening it up to fracking.

Ohio · 09-24

The Financial Wire

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Humana’s individual Medicare Advantage members lose in-network access to Ohio State hospitals Oct. 1

Humana and The Ohio State University settled their contract dispute, but the outcome splits by plan type rather than resolving cleanly for every member. Medicaid enrollees and people with group Medicare coverage through Humana keep access to Ohio State’s hospitals and doctors. Individual Medicare Advantage members do not: their coverage becomes out of network starting... The post Humana’s individual Medicare Advantage members lose in-network access to Ohio State hospitals Oct. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Ohio · 09-24

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Proposed personal needs allowance increase could help ensure ‘consistent treatment of assisted living,’ provider group says

The Medicaid personal needs allowance for assisted living residents would be increased to address a gap left in the most recent operating budget under a bill recently introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives. Industry advocates maintain that passage could help ensure equity across care settings in the Buckeye State.

Ohio · 09-24

Cleveland.com

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Nurses see firsthand why next year’s healthcare cuts are key issue this November

Nurses like me have an ethical obligation to speak up for patients and communities and understand how legislation can affect health and access to care. The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed last year, gave tax breaks to the wealthy and made significant changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), CHIP and Medicare. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, these changes begin in 2027 and run through 2034, and are projected to result in 10 million more Americans being uninsured by 2034.

Ohio · 09-25

NBC4 Columbus

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Central Ohio doctor one of the few trained in unique surgery

Ohio · 09-24

Main Street Dollars

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Doctors and Medicaid enrollees sue over medical frailty test in new work rules

Five Medicaid enrollees, several national physician groups and the city of Columbus, Ohio, sued the federal government on Sept. 18, 2026, over how the new Medicaid work requirement treats people who are medically frail. The case, filed in federal court in Maryland, argues that a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule adds a hurdle […]

Columbus, OH · 09-23

The Cool Down

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Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton backs 3-year halt on fracking wastewater wells

"We must act to protect our resources and our drinking water."

Ohio · 09-23

The Lantern

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Ohio State University Hospital wins 2026 Project of the Year

After Kristin Poldemann’s mother spent two days in the Ohio State University Hospital, Poldemann said she had to remind her mom it was not a rest-and-relaxation trip. She sent photos from her hospital bed of the view, including the sunset outside of her window, Poldemann said.

Columbus, OH · 09-23

mahoningmatters.com

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Auditor finds Ohio doled out Medicaid money for dead, ineligible Ohioans

Millions in Medicaid benefits were paid out for Ohioans who were ineligible for them, or even dead, according to a new interim report from the Ohio Auditor of State's Office. The auditor's office reviewed programs for the Medicaid recipient population known as Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD), made up of roughly 500,000 Ohioans, over a 30-day period. Of the 1,500 individuals sampled, 49 were not eligible to receive those benefits, including 25 who did not meet eligibility requirements based on their bank accounts, personal and real property, investments, and other nonexempt resources, according to the report. That included several individuals who had more than $1 million "at their disposal."

Ohio · 09-24