Q&A with Our Interim President and CEO

Posted By Deanna Moore | 1/29/2018

As you have probably heard by now, the executive committee of The Center for Health Affairs’ board has chosen me to serve as interim president and CEO of The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS Healthcare.

Cancer Moonshot Initiative - Overview & Ohio's Role

Posted By Deanna Moore | 1/16/2018

In an effort to dramatically accelerate developments in cancer research, in 2016 President Barack Obama introduced the Cancer Moonshot Initiative.

Five Things I Learned about Medicaid from Cindy Mann

Posted By Deanna Moore | 12/15/2017

I had the opportunity to attend Grand Rounds at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and hear a presentation from former director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Cindy Mann.

Pay for Success: 101 on an Innovative Payment Mechanism

Posted By Kirstin Craciun | 12/14/2017

I had the good fortune recently of partnering with Jacqueline Matloub, a research associate at Case Western Reserve University’s Center for Community Health Integration, on an Issue Brief focused on the Pay for Success model.

Celebrate Your Plate Campaign Gains Support of CHNA Roundtable

Posted By Kirstin Craciun | 11/14/2017

This year, I’m thankful for projects that have been simmering for a while and that have suddenly gained significant traction. One of these is Celebrate Your Plate.

Federal Food Policy & American Health

Posted By Michele Fancher | 11/6/2017

U.S. federal food policy and the status of Americans’ health are inextricably linked. And in fact, the federal government’s work related to our food system ultimately has a tremendous impact on the performance of the American healthcare system.

What does Population Health Mean?

Posted By Kirstin Craciun | 10/20/2017

Population health is a term that is used a lot in healthcare circles. While the term is growing in popularity, confusion about what it means has also been growing.

AHRQ Releases First Compendium of Hospital System Data

Posted By Michele Fancher | 10/4/2017

AHRQ has released for the first time a national dataset on hospital systems. The new AHRQ data compendium includes hospital system data from 626 systems representing 70 percent of U.S. hospitals , 88 percent of hospital beds, and 92 percent of discharges.

CHIP Renewal by Congress Needed Soon

Posted By Michele Fancher | 9/25/2017

In the midst of yet another attempt by Republicans in Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important not to lose sight of another initiative that needs attention, and soon – CHIP renewal.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Funding is Critical for Kids

Posted By Kirstin Craciun | 9/22/2017

We are running out of days in September, which means there are a limited number of days left to ensure that access to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) remains intact.