AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOSU Settlement: Ohio State approved a roughly $100 million deal to resolve claims from nearly 300 former student athletes abused by team doctor Richard Strauss, with one plaintiff still holding out as the October trial date looms. Medicaid Fraud Scrutiny: Ohio lawmakers and oversight officials held hearings focused on Medicaid waiver fraud, including allegations tied to home-care billing in Ohio and calls for tougher controls. Caregiving Stress: A new AARP-backed look at Ohio caregivers finds many are paying out of pocket, juggling work, and nearing burnout—raising questions about how (and whether) Medicaid supports family care. Nursing Home Lawsuit: The estate of a woman who died after a colon perforation-related decline is suing a Warren nursing facility, alleging missed constipation monitoring after surgery. Public Health & Safety: An Akron Water Plant chlorine-related incident sent three people to hospitals and triggered a shelter-in-place order that has since been lifted. Workforce & Training: Ohio announced $5M for workforce partnerships, including local manufacturing and skilled-trades programs, plus a Mahoning Valley grant to expand youth-to-career pipelines. Local Health Infrastructure: University of Cincinnati imaging research center aims to speed MRI innovation, while Valley Hospice plans to expand palliative care. Community Health Access: Warren schools reported measurable drops in chronic absenteeism after adding on-site health services and mental health partnerships.
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