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Ohio House Advances Bill to Modernize Septic Rules

The Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation to update the state’s septic law, multiple media outlets reported. House Bill 692 now moves to the Ohio Senate for consideration. State Reps. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) sponsored the bill, seeking to create consistent regulations statewide and reduce regulatory requirements.

Ohio · 09-30

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Some payers worry about meeting Jan. 1 electronic prior authorization deadline, MGMA says

MGMA is pushing back on any delay as insurers describe a three-step build. Some insurers have raised concerns about meeting the Jan. 1, 2027, deadline to support electronic prior authorization in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicaid, according to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Practices first need to be able...

New Jersey · 09-28
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First wave of Medicaid changes will drop hundreds of Northeast Ohio immigrants

A slew of Medicaid changes are on the horizon, and the first will hit hundreds of Northeast Ohioans this week. As of Oct. 1, many legal noncitizens will no longer be eligible for Medicaid coverage. “They will lose eligibility and there is no mechanism for them to get eligibility back,”...

Cuyahoga County, OH · 09-28
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3 from Dayton among 18 Medicaid providers indicted on fraud charges

Three Dayton residents were among the 18 Medicaid providers indicted this week on fraud charges by the Ohio attorney general. Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said that more than $355,000 in total was stolen from the healthcare program. The indictments were handed down in Franklin County after the investigation by...

Dayton, OH · 09-25
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Thousands of ineligible Ohioans enrolled in Medicaid programs

Ohioans who do not meet eligibility requirements to receive health care and related assistance continue to receive those benefits, a recent review of the Medicaid program by the Auditor of State’s Office determined. In fact, 3% of those sampled had resources beyond those allowed, including several people who had...

Ohio · 09-30

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OhioHealth Doctor Performs Newly Approved Thumb Replacement Procedure

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — A central Ohio orthopedic surgeon is among a small number of doctors in the country performing a newly available procedure for thumb arthritis that could significantly shorten recovery time for patients. Dr. Stephen Berling, an orthopedic hand surgeon with OhioHealth, performed the procedure in July...

Columbus, OH · 09-28

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UPMC completes acquisition of Trinity Health System hospitals and clinics in Ohio

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — CommonSpirit Trinity Health System has completed a transaction with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to transfer ownership of Trinity Health System, including multiple hospitals and clinics in eastern Ohio, effective Wednesday. The transfer includes Trinity West and Trinity East in Steubenville, Trinity Twin City Medical Center...

Steubenville, OH · 09-30

News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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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

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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

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

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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