CMS Terminates Blanket Waivers, Issues Proposed Payment Rule for Nursing Homes, Skilled Nursing

CMS Terminates Blanket Waivers, Issues Proposed Payment Rule for Nursing Homes, Skilled Nursing

A pair of actions this month from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) add up to forthcoming changes for nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities.

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New Video Highlights The Center’s 2021 Key Accomplishments

New Video Highlights The Center’s 2021 Key Accomplishments

Which counties joined the Healthy Northeast Ohio population health data resource in 2021? What funding level was awarded for regional hospital emergency preparedness work? What was the regional impact of The Center for Health Affairs’ Medicare wage index project?

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Lazurite Holdings LLC and CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announce Supplier Agreement

Lazurite Holdings LLC and CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announce Supplier Agreement

CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), a business affiliate of The Center for Health Affairs, is excited to announce a partnership agreement with Lazurite, a Northeast Ohio-based medical device startup company, to offer Lazurite’s product offerings to members across the United States.

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Mayor Bibb Keynotes Event Hosted by The Center for Health Affairs

Mayor Bibb Keynotes Event Hosted by The Center for Health Affairs

Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb shared an inspiring vision for the city’s future at an event hosted by The Center for Health Affairs on March 24.

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Lane Featured on Premier Inc.'s "Three Questions with Andy Brailo" Podcast

Lane Featured on Premier Inc.'s "Three Questions with Andy Brailo" Podcast

Brian Lane, president and CEO of The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthcare recently spoke with Premier Inc. ’s Chief Customer Officer, Andy Brailo, for an episode of Premier’s 3Q podcast that explores strategies for creating a supply chain that is transparent, diverse and reliable.

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CHAMPS Group Purchasing Surpasses 20,000 Member Locations Milestone as Demand for Supply Chain Services Grows

CHAMPS Group Purchasing Surpasses 20,000 Member Locations Milestone as Demand for Supply Chain Services Grows

CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), a provider of significant savings on products and services used by businesses every day, is pleased to announce it has surpassed the 20,000 member locations mark as it continues to establish itself as one of the top group purchasing organizations in the United States.

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Northeast Ohio Hospitals Deliver $1.873 billion in Community Benefit in 2020

Northeast Ohio Hospitals Deliver $1.873 billion in Community Benefit in 2020

The Center for Health Affairs’ analysis of Northeast Ohio hospitals’ community benefit filings finds that collectively they delivered $1. 873 billion in community benefit in 2020, a $79. 5 million increase from 2019.

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Pain Management & Opioids Intro Course Now Available

Pain Management & Opioids Intro Course Now Available

The Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium recently launched its free new course for prescribing clinicians, Introduction to Pain Management and Opioids, aiming to improve prescribing practices with the help of its free courses.

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HealthComp Foundation Grant Awarded for Community Health Improvement

HealthComp Foundation Grant Awarded for Community Health Improvement

The HealthComp Foundation recently announced the latest funding awards granted in 2021, including a proactive grant to advance community health improvement and health equity in 2022. A grant of $170,000 has been awarded to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.

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