health policy institute of ohio

• Sahr Appointed Director of Research at Health Policy Institute of Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Timothy R. Sahr has been appointed Research Director at the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. Prior to joining the Institute, Mr. Sahr served as Head of Research and Policy with the Franklin County Board of Health in Columbus, where he authored numerous reports assessing health issues in central Ohio communities. Mr. Sahr has also authored a number of academic and professional journals, and delivered over 35 lectures since 1990 on different public health issues. Sahr holds a Masters of Public Health from the Ohio State University, masters degrees in theology and divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a B.A. degree from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. He is currently completing a doctorial degree in social epidemiology, hea...

• U.S. Newswire
• January 18, 2006

• Health Policy Institute of Ohio Receives $100,000 Grant From United Way of Greater Cincinnati, United Way of Central Ohio, & United Way of Greater Cleveland

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO) announced today that it has received a one- year grant of $100,000 for operational support from three United Way organizations. The grant will be used to fund the Institute's general activities, which include forecasting health trends, analyzing key health issues, and communicating current research to Ohio policymakers, state agencies and other decision makers. We are very happy to receive such a notable endorsement," Dr. William Hayes said, president of the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. "The United Way has made tremendous contributions to our community, and their generous help will allow us to better serve Ohioans.

• U.S. Newswire
• July 13, 2005

• Health Policy Institute of Ohio: Almost Two-Thirds of Ohio Seniors Lack Dental Insurance, Almost Half Lack Vision Coverage

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Almost two-thirds of Ohio seniors lack dental insurance, while almost half lack vision coverage. These are just a few of the findings of a new data brief from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. The Institute analyzed data from the 2004 Ohio Family Health Survey, which showed that the overall uninsured rate for all Ohioans is 10.7 percent, or 1.2 million people. While this means the vast majority of Ohioans have access to some form of health coverage, the data also shows that the number of Ohioans who lack specific types of health care coverage--such as dental, vision, mental health, and prescription medication coverage--is much greater that the number who are uninsured.

• U.S. Newswire
• June 12, 2006

• Self-Employed Workers in Ohio Lack Insurance at Higher Rates Than Unemployed Adults ; Almost 64 Pct. Of Ohioans Between the Ages of 18 and 64 Receive Health Insurance From Their Employer or a Family Members Employer

To: National Desk, Health Reporter Contact: Jason Sanford of the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, 614-224-4950, ext. 302

• U.S. Newswire
• October 26, 2006

• State's Poverty Ranks Rising ; Half-Million More Fall Into Category Between 1998, 2004

COLUMBUS -- Ohio's poverty rate soared from 1998 to 2004, putting an estimated 580,021 more Ohioans at or below poverty by 2004, according to a study released Tuesday by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio . The study is a comparison of data collected by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services in 1998 and 2004.

• Dayton Daily News
• May 26, 2005

• Ohio Lags Behind Neighboring States in Development of Health Information Technology and Exchange ; Policy Recommendations Proposed to Address This Situation

To: State Desk Contact: Jason Sanford of the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, 614-224-4950, ext. 302

• U.S. Newswire
• December 14, 2006

• As If Things Weren't Depressing Enough

COLUMBUS -- Talk about a depressing month. If a looming (and alleged) $733 million-$1.9 billion state budget deficit wasn't enough to cause your ticker to palpitate, then a series of reports from unrelated groups should.

... to the findings, about one-fourth of Ohioans don't earn enough to make ends meet, and most are worried about healthcare access and costs. That's not to mention the hungryy and abused kids. Read on:. -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan research group, releas... of Ohio and the Health Policy Institute of Ohio released a report stating that family viol...

• Daily Record, The Wooster, OH
• February 25, 2008

• Power 100

John Wolfe Chairman, publisher and CEO, The Dispatch Printing Co. (2) Wolfe's company has been busy this year following the politics of a presidential election year and its effect on the Columbus Dispatch as well as multiple print, TV and radio media organizations in the market. Jim Grote Founder, chairman and CEO, Donatos Pizzeria (86) His daughter shot up the list for her more active role in the daily affairs of this popular pizza chain, but Grote remains an important presence in the company and the Columbus community.

... their rightful place near the top - The Ohio State University's E. Gordon Gee jumped from 19 to...Coca-Cola Enterprises. Conseco and The Health Policy Institute of Ohio. 15. Curt Loveland. Partn...

• Smart Business Columbus
• Vol. 17 Nbr. 4, January 2009

• Study Estimates Economic Effects of Medicaid Spending Changes in Ohio; Job and Economic Losses Vary Across Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- According to a study commissioned by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, the reductions in Medicaid growth in Ohio's current biennial budget could result in a $2.4 billion loss to the state economy, including the loss of almost 24,000 jobs. In addition, the study found that these effects were not spread evenly across the state, with urban and southeastern counties bearing the brunt of the costs. The job losses would also cause the state to lose $33 million in income taxes over the two years. The study, "Estimating Local Effects of Medicaid Expenditure Changes," examined the economic effects of Medicaid cost containment measures in Ohio's current biennial budget. These measures reduced state-generated dollar spending on Medicaid by $745 million...

• U.S. Newswire
• December 15, 2005

• Electronic Health Information Technology in Ohio Assessed On Oct. 17- 18 in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Difficulty with locating paper health records after Hurricane Katrina has made clear the need for all Americans to have a secure, private medical record that can follow them wherever they go. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO) and the eHealth Initiative (eHI) help bring this issue to light on October 17 and 18, hosting events in Columbus featuring leading national authorities and research on health information technology.

• U.S. Newswire
• October 14, 2005