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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.
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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 […]
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Local clinic closing after Columbus doctor pleads guilty to $1.6M Medicaid scheme
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced this week that a Columbus doctor and his clinic’s office manager have pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded Medicaid of more than $1.6 million. According to the press release, a tip led investigators to take a closer look at billing activity for...
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Choosing between Medicare Advantage and supplement plans depends on your needs, expert say
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Choosing a Medicare plan can be a high-stakes decision, and experts say there is no single option that works for everyone. Jody Curtis with Medicare Planning of Dayton said people weighing Medicare Advantage plans against Medicare Supplement plans should consider the key differences between the two and how those differences fit their personal needs.
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Hillsboro woman sentenced in Medicaid fraud case
A Hillsboro woman was sentenced this month on a misdemeanor charge of Medicaid fraud and paid over $4,000 in restitution following an investigation announced by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in August. As previously reported, indictments filed in August by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accused...
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Dayton-Based CareSource Names Yocum Ohio President, Expands Thomas Role
Dayton-based CareSource announced leadership promotions this week, appointing Deirdra “Dee” Yocum as Ohio market president and expanding David Thomas’s role to regional market president, CareSource said in its announcement via PR Newswire. Yocum, who has spent 14 years serving members across the state, succeeds Thomas in the Ohio role, CareSource said. Thomas’s new role includes […]
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Wright State Lake Campus, Mercer Health Team Up to Grow Local Nursing Workforce
Wright State University’s Lake Campus in Celina and Mercer Health are teaming up to grow the region’s nursing workforce, in a partnership the university describes as collaborative, innovative, and sustainable. Nursing is one of the Lake Campus’s largest programs, drawing students from across the Grand Lake region who...
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Medicare open enrollment brings surge in calls, junk mail and ads; expert shares red flags
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Medicare open enrollment season can bring an increase in phone calls, junk mail, and online advertisements promising extra benefits. Chris Curtis with Medicare Planning of Dayton joined Good Day Dayton to explain how to spot potential Medicare scams, what warning signs to watch for, and how to protect personal Medicare information.