Ohio Law Will Soon Require E-Prescribing for Schedule II Drugs
Effective Sept. 23, a new law in the state of Ohio will require prescribers to issue electronic prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances, with written and oral prescriptions allowed only under certain circumstances.
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COVID Update: New HHS Reports Released, White House Encourages Use of COVID Treatments
Two new reports issued by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on long COVID and an update from a White House official on treatments are among this week’s pandemic developments. HHS Reports on Long COVID
According to HHS, an estimated 7.
CHAMPS Group Purchasing Launches a New Online Contract Calendar
This new feature on champsgpo. com streamlines the contracting process for suppliers and helps CHAMPS maximize savings for members.
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The Center Urges U.S. House Members to Sign on to IPPS Letter to CMS
The Center for Health Affairs this week urged members of the Northeast Ohio delegation to the U. S. House of Representatives to sign on to a letter circulating on the Hill aimed at improving Medicare reimbursement for hospitals. The bipartisan letter, spearheaded by Reps.
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The Center for Health Affairs Brings Innovative Nurse Retention Solution to Hospitals
Working with Pegasus Knowledge Solutions, Inc. , The Center for Health Affairs is connecting hospitals with an advanced tool designed to strengthen and support nurse retention. The Center for Health Affairs, the leading advocate for Northeast Ohio hospitals, today announces a new partnership with Pegasus Knowledge Solutions, Inc.
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The Center for Health Affairs and Dignity Health Global Education Expand Partnership to Offer Unique Educational Opportunities
Through this elevated partnership, The Center and DHGE are working together to provide specialized healthcare workforce education and development.
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Healthy Northeast Ohio Recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for Supporting the Initiative’s Vision
Healthy Northeast Ohio is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Healthy People 2030 Champion.
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CHAMPS Group Purchasing Expands Collaboration with Team NEO
Supply chain specialist CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, is pleased to announce an expansion of its partnership with Team NEO, a leading Northeast Ohio business development organization.
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ODH Shares Resources, Including Key Messages for Patients, on COVID-19 Treatments
As major vaccine manufacturers, including Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech, are working on vaccines to better protect against the COVID-19 Omicron variants, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reminded providers of the treatments now available that can keep those at the highest risk for severe illness from being hospitalized.
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