July 21, 2023
U.S. all-cause mortality returns to pre-COVID levels
The United States has reached a milestone in the long struggle against COVID: The total number of Americans dying each day — from any cause — is no longer historically abnormal
July 14, 2023
Ohio could add $79 billion annually to its economy by eliminating racial disparities, HPIO analysis
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio today released new analysis that found that if Ohio eliminated racial disparities, by 2050 the state could gain $79 billion in economic output each year, an increase of 10% over current gross state product.
July 14, 2023
EPA proposes tougher standards for lead in homes, childcare facilities
The Biden administration this week proposed to strengthen requirements for the removal of lead-based paint dust in homes and childcare facilities built before 1978, an effort to eliminate exposure to lead that could require millions of property owner
July 14, 2023
Budget provision makes Ohio first state in nation to require mental health training for coaches
A provision in the state budget signed into law last week by Gov. Mike DeWine makes Ohio the first state in the nation to require mental health training for high school coaches
July 14, 2023
States seeking more information about community benefit from non-profit hospitals
More than a dozen states have considered or passed legislation to better define the community benefit provided by non-profit hospitals in exchange for tax breaks, to increase transparency about the benefits hospitals provide, or, in some cases, to se
July 07, 2023
Study: Maternal mortality more than doubled in U.S. since 1999, highest among Black women
The number of U.S. women who died within a year after pregnancy more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, with the highest death rates among Black women, researchers said this week
July 07, 2023
Inconsistent state safety regulations for cannabis could pose risk
Amid the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis use across the country, experts warn that the state-by-state patchwork of safety regulations could lead to potential risks
July 07, 2023
CDC set to cut state funding for child vaccination programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing funding to states for child vaccination programs, according to an agency email obtained by Kaiser Health News
July 07, 2023
Graphic of the week
Analysis included in HPIO’s 2023 Health Value Dashboard shows the cyclical connection between health and economic conditions.
July 07, 2023
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June 30, 2023
Latino, Black Ohioans face cost barriers to health care, HPIO Dashboard data shows
Analysis of data from HPIO’s 2023 Health Value Dashboard shows that Hispanic and Black Ohioans face barriers to health care because of costs.
June 30, 2023
Joint Commission announces voluntary health equity certification for hospitals
The Joint Commission is kicking off a new advanced, voluntary certification for hospitals with processes in place to address healthcare disparities and promote equity among staff, the accreditation organization announced this week
