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Main Street Dollars

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Ohio Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month starting Jan. 1, 2027, and renewals move to every six months

Ohio adults ages 19 to 64 on Medicaid expansion coverage must show 80 hours a month of work, school, volunteering or job training, or monthly income of at least $580, starting Jan. 1, 2027. The Ohio Department of Medicaid says renewals for the same members also move from every 12 months to every six months […]

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NewsNation

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Medicaid in Ohio: How Amy Acton plans to respond to 2027 federal changes

Gov.-elect Amy Acton has promised to make it easier for Ohioans to enroll in Medicaid and stay covered.

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The Money Overview

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Anthem Medicare Advantage members in Ohio could lose Cleveland Clinic as an in-network provider Jan. 1, 2027 if no contract is signed, with Dec. 7 to switch plans

Anthem Medicare Advantage members in Ohio could lose Cleveland Clinic as an in-network provider on Jan. 1, 2027 if the health system and the insurer do not sign a contract by Dec. 31. Cleveland Clinic says every one of its facilities and providers in Ohio would be out of network for those plans, and that […] The post Anthem Medicare Advantage members in Ohio could lose Cleveland Clinic as an in-network provider Jan. 1, 2027 if no contract is signed, with Dec. 7 to switch plans appeared first on The Money Overview .

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spectrumnews1.com

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Ohio Medicaid changes could affect coverage for adults 18 to 64

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Millions of Americans could face changes to their Medicaid coverage in the coming year, and Ohio organizations are urging people to check their status before open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Ohio Medicaid’s annual open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30. People who are happy...

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Critics say Ohio EPA ‘stretching the rules’ in permitting data-center power plants less efficient and more polluting than ‘best available technology’

The “Fairfield Energy Center” proposed for a data-center site on 450 acres upwind from Buckeye Lake would produce an estimated 2,164 tons of air pollutants annually, according to the applications by Advanced Power Services of Boston to the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

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ideastream.org

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Measles cases pass 300 in Ohio as US is poised to lose elimination status

There have been 310 confirmed cases of measles in Ohio since January, as the measles epidemic continues to spread nationwide. Ashtabula, Geauga and Wayne counties account for roughly half of all cases statewide. As of Nov. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 5,182 cases across the...

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NewsForce 24/7

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Oscar Health Plans Now Reach 73 Ohio Counties for 2027 Open Enrollment

COLUMBUS — Ohioans shopping for health coverage for 2027 have a new option in most of the state. Oscar Health announced Tuesday that its individual-market plans are now available in 73 of Ohio’s 88 counties for the 2027 open enrollment period, after the insurer entered 33 new counties including the Akron, Canton, Toledo and Youngstown […]

Ohio · 13h

NewsForce 24/7

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Dayton-Based CareSource Foundation Puts $1 Million Behind Responsible Health AI

The CareSource Foundation, based in Dayton, on Tuesday, Nov. 10 announced a new national request for proposals that will put up to $1 million over two years behind a responsible artificial intelligence solution for health care, in an announcement distributed by PR Newswire. The initiative, called Advancing AI-Enabled Models for Care and Community Transformation, is […]

Dayton, OH · 11h

WKBN

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Measles cases continue to rise across Ohio as experts urge vaccination

Measles cases have hit a 35 year high in the United States, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University.

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Mercy Health Launches Community Paramedicine Program in Allen County

Mercy Health is expanding access to care in Northwest Ohio with the launch of its new Community Paramedicine Program in Allen County this month. The program is designed to help patients successfully transition from hospital to home while reducing avoidable emergency department visits and hospital readmissions. The Community Paramedicine Program...

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New Americans magazine

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Dr. Buhari Mohammed Leaves Heart of Ohio Family Health for Out-of-State Healthcare Organization

Heart of Ohio Family Health Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Buhari Mohammed will be departing the organization after almost nine years for a new leadership opportunity with an out-of-state healthcare organization. Heart of Ohio Family Health is one of Central Ohio’s leading community healthcare organizations. In an early morning announcement of his move, Dr. Buhari promised to “continue to serve Chief Executive Officer for Heart of Ohio Family Health through December 31, 2026, to support a smooth and successful transition.” Details of Dr. Buhari Mohammed’s announcement on LinkedIn follows: “After almost nine incredible years with Heart of Ohio Family Health, I […]

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WOWO News

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Ohio State study finds wastewater could offer clues to community health

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) – Wastewater may provide insight into more than infectious diseases, with bacteria found in sewage potentially offering clues about chronic health conditions and other health trends across communities. A new study from The Ohio State University found associations between bacteria in wastewater and community rates of...

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Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer

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These are the top 21 nursing homes in Cincinnati area, says U.S. News

Cincinnati was among the top 50 cities for best nursing homes , according to U.S. News, with 21 facilities in the area being listed as high performers. Out of the 156 nursing homes in the metro area, 127 were rated based on their performance in short-term rehabilitation, long-term rehabilitation or both. Of those rated, 24 were recognized as the best in either short-term or long-term care, and seven were deemed best in both areas. In this year's report from U.S. News & World Report, researchers looked at over 14,600 nursing homes in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., assessing 17 different areas, such as staffing consistency and clinical safety outcomes. Findings show that patients at top performing nursing homes for short-term care experienced 19% fewer emergency room visits than the national average, and those at the best long-term care facilities had 21% fewer hospital readmissions compared to other facilities. The best nursing homes also had higher staff-to-resident ratios and offered double the amount of physical therapy. See below for a full list of the region's top performing nursing homes. Region's best nursing homes for short-term rehabilitation: St. Elizabeth Edgewood Skilled Nursing Facility - Edgewood, KY The Atlantes - Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH · 22h

The Cincinnati Exchange

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Cincinnati nursing homes earn recognition in 2027 U.S. News rankings

Cincinnati earned recognition in the 2027 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings, with 24 area facilities identified as top performers in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or both. The national evaluation examined more than 14,600 nursing homes using 17 quality measures per care category. National findings showed fewer emergency room visits, fewer hospital readmissions and higher staffing levels at recognized facilities.

Cincinnati, OH · 5h

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Cincinnati Children's Borrows $450M for Liberty Township Expansion, Main Campus Overhaul

Cincinnati Children's has issued $450 million in bonds to help pay for a sweeping set of construction projects, including a major expansion at its Liberty Township campus and a large-scale renovation of its main Avondale facility. The region's largest hospital system and second-largest employer finalized the borrowing on Oct. 28, setting up funding for projects whose combined costs top $574.5 million.

Cincinnati, OH · 2d

WKRC

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Measles vaccination status may be hard to find for some people

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As measles concerns prompt quarantine guidance in Hamilton County, local health officials are warning residents not to assume their vaccination records will be easy to pull up electronically. Hamilton County Public Health Medical Director Dr. Steve Feagins said it is not a given that everyone’s measles vaccination...

Hamilton County, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Cincinnati Health Department to Move Into Former Frisch’s Headquarters in Walnut Hills

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Cincinnati plans to renovate the former Frisch’s headquarters in Walnut Hills into a centralized Health Department headquarters, a relocation the Cincinnati Planning Commission approved unanimously on Nov. 6, 2026, according to The Cincinnati Exchange’s report on the commission’s action. The city purchased the property at Gilbert and Yale avenues in September for […]

Cincinnati, OH · 1d

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ARC founder asks federal judge to move trial from Ashland to Covington

ASHLAND, Ky. — The founder of Addiction Recovery Care is asking a federal judge to move his upcoming criminal trial from Ashland to Covington, arguing that extensive media coverage of the company and its controversies could prevent him from receiving a fair trial. Attorneys for Timmy G. Robinson Jr....

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Wayne HealthCare Receives $100,000 Federal Grant to Establish Darke County Rural Health Network

GREENVILLE – Wayne HealthCare, in collaboration with the Wayne HealthCare Foundation and local community partners, has received a $100,000 Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish the Darke County Rural Health Network. The initiative brings together healthcare providers, public health...

Darke County, OH · 4d

warrencountypost.com

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Atrium Medical Center Named Among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care

MIDDLETOWN, OH — Atrium Medical Center has been named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for 2027 by Healthgrades, a national organization that evaluates hospital performance based on patient outcomes. The Warren County hospital, part of the Premier Health system, also received national recognition for excellence...

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