Medicaid expansion is a good deal Over two and half years ago, the expansion of the Medicaid program in Ohio was approved by the Ohio Controlling Board because there wasn’t enough support to get it passed in the legislature. Fast…
Butler County gearing up efforts to fight high infant mortality rates
Butler County gearing up efforts to fight high infant mortality rates Ongoing dialogue about ways to combat Butler County’s high infant mortality rate is gaining momentum, according to those close to the efforts. Read More…
Akron community groups receive $1.5 million for new programs to battle infant mortality
Akron community groups receive $1.5 million for new programs to battle infant mortality Four new projects aimed at curbing infant mortality in Akron — which has the highest rate in Ohio — will receive a little more than $1.5 million…
Akron Community Groups to Split $1.5 Million in Funding to Combat Infant Mortality
Akron Community Groups to Split $1.5 Million in Funding to Combat Infant Mortality Four Akron-based community groups will split $1.5 million in state funds to help combat infant mortality. Read More…
Butler County makes proposals for funding to combat infant mortality
Butler County makes proposals for funding to combat infant mortality Butler County leaders put forth a proposal Tuesday to the Ohio Department of Medicaid to fund two programs — one to help new and expectant mother stop smoking and the…
Ohio readies waiver to require cost-sharing in Medicaid
Ohio readies waiver to require cost-sharing in Medicaid Republican Gov. John Kasich’s administration said Wednesday it’s moving forward with plans to require more than 1 million Ohioans on Medicaid to pay a new monthly cost for their health coverage or…
How the Medicaid expansion helps in addressing the heroin problem
How the Medicaid expansion helps in addressing the heroin problem John Kasich has received some campaign knocks for his decision to expand Medicaid. To his credit, the governor has not backed away. The numbers are compelling, with roughly 600,000 newly…
Local programs receive grants to combat infant mortality rate
Local programs receive grants to combat infant mortality rate State Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 34) and State Medicaid Director John McCarthy recently awarded state funds to these four community-based programs to address high infant mortality rates. Read More…
Ohio’s Medicaid fraud unit ranks first in convictions
Ohio’s Medicaid fraud unit ranks first in convictions Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that Ohio’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit ranks first in the nation for the number of convictions secured in fiscal year 2015, according to a statistical…
Big changes coming for Ohio’s old and disabled who rely on Medicaid
Big changes coming for Ohio’s old and disabled who rely on Medicaid In wonk talk, Ohio is switching from a 209B Medicaid state to a 1634 Medicaid state in July. Read More…