
The Center for Health Affairs Launches Groundbreaking Social Determinants of Health Innovation Hub in Cleveland Powered by Amazon Web Services
The Center & AWS, a world leading cloud computing offering, will work with community leaders to address the leading factors impacting the health of local residents.
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The Center for Health Affairs Appoints Healthcare Leaders to Boards of Directors
The Center, its membership, and in turn the greater community, will benefit from the dedication and engagement of these individuals.
The Center for Health Affairs and its affiliates welcome new leaders to their Boards of Directors.

Naloxone Toolkit Released to Help Nursing Homes Address Opioid Overdoses
IPRO QIN-QIO, a Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization, recently released its Nursing Home Naloxone Toolkit to assist nursing homes with the creation of policies and procedures for the administration of naloxone to individuals in their facilities experiencing an opioid overdose.
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CHAMPS GPO Portfolio Surpasses 100 Contracts
Supply chain specialist CHAMPS Group Purchasing (GPO), a subsidiary of The Center for Health Affairs, recently achieved a significant milestone when its portfolio reached 100 contracts for the first time in the organization’s history.
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Cuyahoga County Community Health Needs Assessment Released
Hospitals, public health agencies and other partner organizations in the community announce the release of the collaborative 2022 Cuyahoga County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The assessment gives Cuyahoga County stakeholders the opportunity to understand the most significant community needs, informing subsequent health improvement planning.
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Statement from President & CEO Brian Lane on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union
On Tuesday evening, we as a nation had the opportunity to view President Joe Biden’s address to Congress and the country, in which he spoke about accomplishments and set an agenda for the remainder of the year. As expected, healthcare issues were among the highlights.
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The Center for Health Affairs Expands Membership Eligibility, Welcomes New Member
Select Medical, a post-acute care provider, joins the membership. The Center for Health Affairs — the leading advocate for Northeast Ohio hospitals for more than 100 years — is expanding its membership to include other organizations in the healthcare space.
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Congress Eliminates the X-Waiver, Providing Easier Access to Opioid Treatment
With the passage of the end-of-year omnibus legislation, Congress formally ended the DATA-Waiver program, commonly known as the X-waiver program.
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CHAMPS Group Purchasing Promotes Maria Summers to Senior Director
CHAMPS Group Purchasing is pleased to announce the promotion of Maria Summers to senior director. This move within the organization reflects the enhanced leadership role Summers is taking in the long-term strategic plan of the group purchasing organization (GPO).
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