/tags/health-care-costs health care costs en-US Copyright Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:05:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-07-21/medicaid-cuts-could-have-big-consequences-for-rural-hospitals Many of Ohio's rural hospitals are barely breaking even. Now, new Medicaid changes could mean a major loss of income. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:05:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-07-21/medicaid-cuts-could-have-big-consequences-for-rural-hospitals Allie Vugrincic, WOSU Public Media /government-politics/2025-05-07/bipartisan-bill-aims-to-protect-ohioans-with-medical-debt-from-disastrous-consequences The Ohio Medical Fairness Act is not a debt forgiveness plan, but seeks to help people with huge medical bills manage them. Wed, 07 May 2025 15:24:32 GMT /government-politics/2025-05-07/bipartisan-bill-aims-to-protect-ohioans-with-medical-debt-from-disastrous-consequences Jo Ingles /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-02-28/repurposed-wheelchairs-and-hospital-beds-are-bridging-ohios-rural-health-care-gaps Rural Action’s medical donation program gives discarded medical equipment to southeast Ohioans who lack access to the health care items they need. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-02-28/repurposed-wheelchairs-and-hospital-beds-are-bridging-ohios-rural-health-care-gaps Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-03-19/rural-hospital-closures-pose-health-economic-challenges-for-ohio Two rural hospitals in southwest Ohio recently announced they’re cutting services. It’s part of a larger trend of dwindling healthcare options in Ohio’s small towns. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-03-19/rural-hospital-closures-pose-health-economic-challenges-for-ohio Kendall Crawford /news/2023-03-16/low-wages-mean-elderly-care-shortages-ohios-new-budget-could-help Ohio’s population is aging rapidly, but the elderly care industry isn’t keeping pace. A line in the state’s proposed budget could help. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:07:06 GMT /news/2023-03-16/low-wages-mean-elderly-care-shortages-ohios-new-budget-could-help Erin Gottsacker /government-politics/2019-10-31/republicans-propose-free-market-solution-to-unexpected-medical-bills Several Ohio House Republicans are backing a bill that they say provides options to avoid "surprise billing", when patients get unexpected big invoices… Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:36:53 GMT /government-politics/2019-10-31/republicans-propose-free-market-solution-to-unexpected-medical-bills Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-09-04/study-shows-ohioans-making-scary-moves-because-of-health-care-cost-concerns A group that supports single-payer health care is highlighting a study that shows Ohioans are very worried about paying medical costs, and are taking… Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:30:52 GMT /government-politics/2019-09-04/study-shows-ohioans-making-scary-moves-because-of-health-care-cost-concerns Karen Kasler