Health care professionals from across Ohio will gather May 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus for the 110th OHA Annual Meeting & Education Summit, and our Finance Track will allow attendees to explore the latest strategies and challenges in hospital finance. This year’s Finance Track features expert-led sessions covering AI-driven capacity management, policy updates, financial diversification and more. OHA will also offer a Payer Relations Track that aims to aid attendees in navigating disputes and litigation as well as harnessing AI. The annual meeting hosts eight separate educational sessions covering all things finance across the first two days of the conference,…

The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed a measles outbreak in Ashtabula County, with 10 cases reported, including one linked to an out-of-state visitor who exposed others in Knox and nearby counties. None of the affected individuals were vaccinated, prompting health officials to stress the importance of the MMR vaccine, which is 97% effective in preventing measles. Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe complications, especially in young children, but vaccination offers strong protection. The CDC recommends children receive two doses of the MMR vaccine, starting at 12 to 15 months of age. For more information on measles and vaccination options,…

The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare has launched new advertising efforts as part of the Faces of Medicaid campaign. The latest ads—"Promises," highlighting commitments to protect Medicaid and Medicare, and "30 Million," emphasizing Medicaid’s role in covering children—are running nationally. To help spread the message, digital toolkits for each ad provide sample social media posts and resources for advocacy. As Congress moves forward with budget discussions that could impact Medicaid and Medicare funding, hospitals and supporters are encouraged to use these toolkits and engage in advocacy efforts. Promises Toolkit  30 Million Toolkit For additional information, contact Alicia Mitchell at amitchell@aha.org or Kristina Weger at kweger@aha.org.

Ohioans managing food stamps, Medicaid or child care benefits online will need a new OHID credential starting this weekend, state officials announced. The change enhances security and streamlines access across state systems. About half of users already have OHID, and the state has communicated with recipients to ease the transition. The move follows reports of $12.6 million lost to EBT card scams. More details are available on the agency’s website here.