AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPatient Access: Two weeks after a cybersecurity incident, some University Hospitals patients still can’t use MyChart to view visit notes, renew prescriptions or message doctors; UH says hospitals and appointments remain open and urges patients to watch for scams. Home Care: Ohio providers have formed a statewide alliance representing 140,000 patients and 153,000 aides, seeking to influence policy and protect care for older adults and people with disabilities. Health Policy: Governor-elect Amy Acton has pledged medical-debt relief and lower drug prices, while Democrats say they want to reverse federal Medicaid cuts; adults ages 19–64 face new Medicaid work requirements starting Jan. 1, 2027. Maternity Care: St. Joseph Warren Hospital plans to end baby deliveries in early December, leaving Trumbull County without a hospital labor-and-delivery unit. Crisis Support: Ohio’s 988 suicide and crisis lifeline has handled more than 1 million contacts since launching.
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