The Center for Health Affairs Opposes Site-Neutral Payment Policies
On behalf of our more than 30 hospital members caring for patients in 10 Northeast Ohio counties, The Center for Health Affairs calls on Congress to reject proposals that seek to further reduce hospital reimbursement for quality, 24/7 care delivered by our community hospitals.
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Declining Vaccination Rates and Increasing Disease Outbreaks are a Troubling Trend
Childhood vaccination rates have been declining in recent years and preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough are on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sheds light on these trends, attempts to explain them, and is working to reverse them.
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Multipronged Strategy Underway to Address IV Solution Shortage Resulting from Hurricane Helene
Due to the devasting impact of Hurricane Helene’s flooding in North Carolina, Baxter International’s North Cove IV fluid manufacturing plant — responsible for producing approximately 60% of the IV fluid in the United States — hospitals in Northeast Ohio, and across the nation, are currently facing shortages of IV fluids,…
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Greater Cleveland High School Students Learn About Healthcare Careers at “Explore Your Future” Summit
The Cleveland State University Wolstein Center was buzzing with excitement this week as 150 Cleveland-area high school students got a unique, immersive glimpse into the world of healthcare at Explore Your Future, the Northeast Ohio Healthcare Careers Summit.
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The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Awarded Three Top Workplace Honors
The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS are proud to announce they have been awarded their sixth Top Workplaces honor from The Cleveland Plain Dealer, fifth consecutive Crain’s Cleveland Business Best Employers in Ohio designation, and for the first time, recognized as a top 50 workplace on Fortune’s prestigious Best…
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The Center Convenes Experts to Discuss Updates and Solutions to the Opioid Crisis
Nearly 100 community leaders, healthcare professionals and industry experts with experience in combatting the opioid crisis came together on Sept. 20 at The Center for Health Affairs to learn from one another and share strategies for preventing opioid-related deaths.
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FDA Authorizes Two New Combined COVID-19 and Influenza Tests as Covid Cases Rise
A summer surge in COVID has been hitting the country, with states in the south and west most impacted, but new vaccines and tests are on the way. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced emergency use authorizations for two new combined COVID-19 and influenza tests.
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CDC Reports a Rise in the Number of Uninsured Americans After Record Lows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new survey findings indicating that 8. 2% of Americans did not have health insurance in the first quarter of 2024. This increase from 7.
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Lawmakers Face Important Healthcare Issues Upon Return From Summer Recess
Congress is currently on summer recess, but when they return in September, they’ll have a lot to accomplish before the end of the year, including addressing significant issues that affect hospitals and the care they provide. Priorities for hospitals this fall include policies impacting their workforce, reimbursement, and telehealth.
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