2018 Board Members Appointed to Boards of The Center and its Affiliates

2018 Board Members Appointed to Boards of The Center and its Affiliates

Changes have been announced to The Center for Health Affairs' board, as well as to the CHAMPS Healthcare boards and the GCHA board.

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The Center for Health Affairs Launching Search Upon CEO’s Departure

Timothy L. Jarm stepped down from his position as president and CEO of The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthcare on Friday, Dec. 22. Phil Mazanec, The Center’s chief operating officer and a 39-year veteran of the organization, will take over as interim president and CEO.

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Opioid Consortium Makes List of Top 10 Health Care Stories of 2017

Opioid Consortium Makes List of Top 10 Health Care Stories of 2017

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Crain’s Cleveland released its list of the top 10 healthcare stories of 2017. Number five on the list was the creative ways Northeast Ohio has found to address the opioid crisis. As part of the write-up, the Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium was featured.

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Jarm Weighs in on Increase in Community Benefit

Jarm Weighs in on Increase in Community Benefit

On Sunday, Dec. 17, Crain’s Cleveland published an article on the increase in community benefit that hospitals have increasingly seen. While many saw an increased number of insured patients access their systems, rarely does the coverage, especially Medicaid, cover the full cost of care.

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CHAMPS Launches New Social Media Accounts

CHAMPS Launches New Social Media Accounts

CHAMPS Healthcare, which has been active on social media since 2011, has launched new social media accounts designed specifically for its CHAMPS Group Purchasing and CHAMPS Oncology business lines.

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Hospitals Collaborating with Public Health on 2018/2019 Health Assessment Planning

A concerted effort is underway in Cuyahoga County to identify areas where hospitals, the Cleveland Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) can collaborate on 2018/2019 health assessment planning.

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Waite Presents on Nursing Workforce at Chamberlain College of Nursing

Waite Presents on Nursing Workforce at Chamberlain College of Nursing

The Northeast Ohio nursing workforce was the topic of discussion during an advisory board meeting at Chamberlain College of Nursing on Thursday, Dec. 7.

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Jarm Gives Presentation on Opioid Consortium at National Conference

Jarm Gives Presentation on Opioid Consortium at National Conference

Several times a year, the executives from regional and metropolitan associations from across the country come together to learn from one another about how to best serve their members. On Thursday, Nov.

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CHNA Roundtable to Collaborate and Promote Healthy Eating Social Marketing Campaign

CHNA Roundtable to Collaborate and Promote Healthy Eating Social Marketing Campaign

The Center for Health Affairs' CHNA Roundtable, comprised of Northeast Ohio hospital staff involved in community health needs assessment (CHNA) work or community health initiatives at their facilities, has unanimously agreed to collaborate and support the Celebrate Your Plate social marketing campaign.

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