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Continuing the Mission: RecoveryOhio Launches a New Way to Find Care
By RecoveryOhio

Historically, finding behavioral healthcare in Ohio has meant navigating a fragmented patchwork of providers, programs and eligibility requirements. RecoveryRachel replaces that maze with a single, trusted entry point to treatment providers across Ohio, all built on official licensure data from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.
New Online Platform — Ohio Aging Compass — Serves as a Trusted Hub for Ohio’s Aging-Related Resources, Tools and Data
By Brianne Betts, Chief Communications Officer, Ohio Department of Aging

Recently announced by Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel McElroy, the Ohio Aging Compass is a new, free online resource designed to help older adults, their family members, and their caregivers find the information, services, and tools they need to make informed choices.
Letter to the House and Senate Insurance Committees Re: Health Care Affordability and Employer-Sponsored Coverage
By Megan Richwine, Director of Government Affairs, Ohio Association of Health Plans

OAHP is proud to join Ohio business and health care organizations in urging the legislature to reject legislation that would drive up health care costs for employers and employees.
Q&A with Justin Loudon, Vice Chair of OAHP Board of Directors
By Justin Loudon, President and CEO, Buckeye Health Plan, and Kelly O’Reilly, President and CEO, Ohio Association of Health Plans

In this Q&A, Justin reflects on his role on the OAHP board, the initiatives at Buckeye he’s most excited about, and how riding his motorcycle keeps him grounded.
Next Generation MyCare: A Major Step Forward for Integrated Care in Ohio
By Angela Weaver, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Ohio Association of Health Plans

On January 1, ODM launched Next Generation MyCare to individuals in the 29 counties. The updated iteration of the program will be rolled out to the state’s remaining counties between April and August of this year.
Q&A with Mark Grippi, Chair of OAHP Board of Directors
By Mark Grippi, Market President, Ohio & Florida, AmeriHealth Caritas, and Kelly O’Reilly, President and CEO, Ohio Association of Health Plans

Mark brings a thoughtful, community-centered perspective to his work, grounded in the belief that health plans play a vital role in improving access, outcomes and coordination across the system. In this Q&A, he reflects on what drew him to healthcare, the realities of how health plans operate, and the opportunities ahead for strengthening Medicaid and advancing collaboration across Ohio.
ICHRA: Solving the Small Business Health Coverage Conundrum with Choice and Stability
By Joe Leach, Ohio Market President, Oscar Health

Small businesses drive Ohio’s economy. They create jobs, anchor local communities and fuel innovation across our state. Yet for many, one challenge remains stubbornly difficult to overcome: offering affordable, high-quality health coverage to attract and retain employees without breaking the bank.

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