Policy Watch: Key Medicaid and Behavioral Health Developments Ahead
Since my last update, several healthcare policy issues have moved from debate into implementation, while others remain unsettled as Congress, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and state policymakers work through the remainder of 2026.
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No Days Off: The Emotional Toll of Caregiving at Work and at Home, What Grandparents Go Through Every Shift
By K. David Swagler, MHA, BS, BSN, RN, CCRN, TNCC
I often think about the nurse whose shift never truly ends. She finishes 12 hours in the emergency department emotionally and physically spent from caring for patients and supporting families through some of their most difficult moments.
July Behavioral Health Policy Watch: Key Updates from Washington
Over the past several weeks, through conversations with federal partners, state association leaders, policymakers, and healthcare stakeholders across the country, several themes have consistently emerged that I believe warrant attention from our behavioral health and recovery community.
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How to Prepare a Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business
Disaster recovery plans can mean the difference between a temporary setback and a long-term business shutdown. From hurricanes and floods to plumbing failures and power outages, unexpected events can impact operations at any time. Because every business operates differently, there is no simple one-size-fits all approach to disaster recovery.
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National Safety Month: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World
When we think about safety, we often focus on preventing physical injuries in the workplace, on the road or at home. Yet in today's connected world, protecting ourselves from digital threats has become just as important. For healthcare organizations, digital safety is a daily priority.
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WellLink GPO on the Road: Connecting with Senior Living Professionals at OALA and OHCA
This spring, I had the opportunity to represent WellLink GPO at two of Ohio’s leading senior care conferences: the Ohio Assisted Living Association (OALA) Conference and the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) Convention & Expo.
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Behavioral Health Policy Watch: Key Updates from Washington to Northeast Ohio
Over the past several weeks, through conversations with federal partners, state association leaders, policymakers, and healthcare stakeholders across the country, several policy themes have consistently emerged that warrant attention from our behavioral health and recovery community.
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ConnectNEO Highlight: Building a More Equitable and Sustainable Food System in Ohio
More residents in Cuyahoga County are turning to food assistance from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and its partners today than during the Great Recession of 2007-2009, highlighting the growing strain on food assistance systems in the region.
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Emerging Drug Trends in the U.S.: Why Real-Time Detection Is Becoming Essential
The composition of the illicit drug supply in the United States has changed significantly over the past decade, with increasing complexity and variability creating new challenges for healthcare providers and community organizations.
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