Increased mental health demands extend to Ohio medical professionals
Ohio faces rising mental health demand and provider shortages, while health systems expand support for nurses and doctors amid burnout and Medicaid cuts.
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Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has claimed the ACA didn’t save money. But is that true?
As ACA subsidies expire, Sen. Bernie Moreno blames Obamacare for rising costs. Data show slower medical inflation but growing coverage losses in Ohio and nationwide.
Federal authorities take big steps to rein in drug middlemen at center of Ohio complaints for years
A bipartisan federal law and FTC action aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, increase transparency and curb pricing incentives critics say drive up prescription drug costs.
Advocacy group says more than 113,000 Ohioans are now going without Affordable Care Act coverage
More than 113,000 Ohioans have left the ACA Marketplace after tax credits expired, raising concerns about rising costs, delayed care and long-term health impacts statewide.
Bipartisan bill aims to end health conflicts and bring down costs after years of complaints in Ohio
Sens. Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren introduced the Break Up Big Medicine Act to curb vertical integration by major health conglomerates, aiming to lower drug and insurance costs.
States that once led in child vaccination fall as they expand exemptions
Childhood vaccination rates are declining across the U.S. as 33 states fell below herd immunity thresholds in 2024-25, up from 28 before the pandemic. Mississippi and West Virginia lost their national leadership positions after introducing religious exemptions.
Bills cracking down on abortion pills advance in states that already ban most abortions
Nearly 200 anti-abortion bills introduced in 29 states target medication abortion access, with Indiana and South Carolina advancing legislation allowing residents to sue pill providers for $100,000 or more.
Rising health costs could shift midterm voters toward Democrats, survey shows
A new KFF poll shows 75% of voters say health care costs will impact their 2026 midterm votes, with majorities blaming Trump and congressional Republicans for letting ACA tax credits expire and driving up insurance premiums.
Ohio Department of Medicaid has yet to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion after court ruling
Four months after the Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion in underpaid Medicaid funds, facilities have received nothing and may face tax bills on money they haven't been paid.
Youth mental health barriers still prevalent in Ohio, studies show
Ohio children struggle to access mental health care as 75 of 88 counties face provider shortages. New data shows 250 youth suicides in 2023, prompting legislative action through House Bill 7 to expand early childhood mental health services.
Trump axes funding for the vulnerable in Ohio then restores it amid backlash
The Trump administration abruptly cut and then reversed $2 billion in SAMHSA funding, disrupting mental health and addiction services nationwide and raising alarms in Ohio about the instability of federal support for vulnerable communities.
Federal funds for rural health on the way to Ohio, but not enough to offset cuts, advocates say
Ohio will receive $202 million to address rural health care access and hospital closures, but lawmakers and advocates warn the funding won’t offset deep Medicaid cuts.
States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy
States reject new federal guidance cutting childhood vaccines, forming alliances and passing laws to protect school requirements, insurance coverage, and public health standards.
In Ohio, 75 out of 88 counties are mental health shortage areas, according to new study
A new study shows 75 of Ohio’s 88 counties lack adequate mental health providers, leaving families facing long waits, workforce shortages, and barriers to care for children.
Measles cases reported in Cuyahoga County, Ohio health director urges vaccination
Ohio health officials confirmed three unvaccinated children in Cuyahoga County have measles, warning that declining vaccination rates raise the risk of wider outbreaks.
Ohio cities rank among the most medically expensive, analysis finds
A WalletHub study finds Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati rank among the most expensive U.S. cities for medical care relative to income, adding pressure as Ohio families face rising costs and stagnant wages.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts
As states move to cap health care spending, hospitals warn Medicaid cuts and rising uninsured rates could drive higher prices, setting up legal and political battles over affordability.
Measles cases rise amid holiday travel
Measles cases hit 1,958 across 43 states, the highest in 33 years, putting the U.S. at risk of losing its eradication status amid falling vaccination rates.
Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies
Moderate Republicans joined Democrats to force a House vote on extending ACA tax credits, challenging Speaker Mike Johnson as millions face higher premiums.
No US House vote to extend health care subsidies, Speaker Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a bipartisan vote to extend ACA tax credits, despite warnings that millions could face higher health insurance costs.
