Health & Equity in All Policies a Focus of OPHA’s Work

Since 2015, OPHA has adopted Health and Equity in All Policies (HEiAP) as an organizational value and formed a HEiAP Committee to address poor health outcomes and social inequities in Ohio. Progress toward introducing legislation for HEiAP in Senate Bill 302 ended with the close of the 132nd General Assembly, but OPHA is currently working to…

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OPHA Release Immunization Position Statement

OPHA has released a position statement on immunization requirements for child care and school attendance. It states that childhood immunization is one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine and public health The statement concludes with these recommendations:

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Call to Action on Gun Violence

Urgent Call to Action! The Ohio Public Health Association expresses extreme sadness and joins in the national mourning of the senseless loss of life during the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and in our own community of Dayton, Ohio.  We offer our deepest sympathies to the victims and families and our sincere gratitude…

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Share Your Thoughts on Medicaid

UHCAN Ohio is seeking comments regarding changes to Medicaid proposed by the Ohio Department of Medicaid. According to UHCAN, the Ohio Department of Medicaid is going to change the way that the health plans must cover Medicaid health care through new contracts with insurance companies to offer Medicaid managed care plans.   UHCAN Ohio must submit…

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President’s Message: Support HEiAP Legislation

I’m writing to raise awareness of the Ohio Public Health Association’s Health and Equity in All Policies Legislative Initiative. Senate Bill 302 (Tavares), the Health and Equity in All Policies (HEiAP) Initiative, seeks to create a standardized, systematic review process for determining potential impact of proposed legislation on the health of Ohioans. The bill calls…

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Senate Hears Testimony on Dental Therapists Bill

Last week, many provided testimony at a hearing on Senate Bill 98. This bill would establish licensure for dental therapists and allow the expansion of dental services to children and low-income adults. OPHA was among those submitting written testimony in support.

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APHA Opposes Repeal of Mandate

The American Public Health Association has issued a press release opposing the repeal of the individual mandate and proposals to cut the Prevention and Public Health Fund included in Congressional tax legislation. The full text of the release follows

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Issue 2: OPHA Does Not Support

OPHA has released a statement that it does not support Issue 2, the “Ohio Drug Price Relief Act.”  The Act, among other things, would bar Ohio’s state government from paying more for prescription drugs than the lowest price paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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HPIO Releases Brief on AHCA

The Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO) has released a policy brief highlighting some of the options that Ohio will have if the American Health Care Act is signed in to law. It looks at the healthcare coverage picture in Ohio and areas where the state has flexibility or decision points regarding private health insurance.

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