Ohio Hospital Newswire

Ohio Hospital Newswire is published weekly for employees of member hospitals, media and community stakeholders interested in the hospital community in Ohio. 

Newswire is a digest of hospital and health care news happening across the state. 

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OHA, Ohio EMA Provide Resources for Eclipse Tourism Surge

Gov. Mike DeWine this week signed Executive Order 2024-04D to assure Ohioans the state is well-prepared for the total solar eclipse due to pass over the state between 3:08-3:19 p.m. April 8. This phenomenon will impact over 50 counties and more than 100 hospitals in the state with officials estimating 500,000 people will venture to peak areas...

NY Times Video Highlights Plans' Strategy of Deferring Prior Authorizations

A New York Times video, “‘What’s My Life Worth?’ The Big Business of Denying Medical Care,” that highlights how prior authorization “can be used by profit-seeking insurance companies to create intentional barriers between patients and the health care they need.”   To produce the video, the New...

Rural Opioid Grant Deadline May 6, Webinar  March 21 for Applicants 

The Health Resources & Services Administration has announced new funding for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, or RCORP, with a deadline for applications May 6. The RCORP – Impact initiative aims to address the opioid epidemic in rural areas by establishing comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and...

NEOMED Offers Free Continuing Education on Substance Use with Ohio Project ECHO 

Northeast Ohio Medical University offers free continuing education and continuing medical education on alcohol and substance use through the Ohio Alcohol and Substance Use Project ECHO. Utilizing the Project ECHO format, health care professionals can engage in online learning, share patient cases and collaborate to enhance patient care...

Ohio's In-Demand Jobs Week Returns, Celebrating Career Opportunities Statewide 

Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced Ohio's seventh annual In-Demand Jobs Week will be held May 6-10, emphasizing the state's diverse array of top jobs and industries. Themed "Ohio, the Heart of Opportunity," the event aims to showcase the plentiful opportunities available in Ohio, ranging from...

AHA Podcast Explores Strategies for Workforce Shortages 

In the AHA podcast episode titled "No Vacancy: How Dartmouth Health is Solving Workforce Shortages," Carolyn Isabelle, the director of workforce development at Dartmouth Health, shares insights into the challenges of employee vacancies in the healthcare sector. Dartmouth Health has tackled this issue by implementing robust...

Register for March 20 Sepsis Initiative Webcast on Sepsis Metrics 

Register for OHA's Sepsis Initiative monthly webcast at 11:30 a.m. March 20. The webinar will cover the performance indicators in reducing sepsis mortality and improving sepsis outcomes. OHA's Clinical team hosts monthly educational opportunities for member hospitals and clinical teams to gain insight into new trends and methods to treat...

Endometriosis Awareness Month Spotlights Diagnosis and Treatment Options 

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, encouraging women to understand the symptoms and treatment options for this prevalent condition affecting millions globally. Endometriosis, characterized by uterine lining tissue growing outside the uterus, commonly leads to pain and infertility, with symptoms ranging from heavy periods to digestive issues...

OHA Members Engage in Health Equity Talks at Maternal Health Conference

OHA members and staff demonstrated their commitment to advancing health care excellence by participating in the 2024 AIM Data Learning Institute conference recently Washington, D.C. Their engagement underscored OHA's dedication to leading discussions on maternal health care and health equity initiatives. The recognition received by OHA...