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What’s the Future of Medicaid under Ohio’s Next Governor?
The political fights over Medicaid will likely continue as the costs of healthcare continue to rise and Medicaid takes up a larger and larger chunk of the state and federal spending. That said, the program has demonstrated considerable durability against political challenges and is certain to remain in some form for the foreseeable future. That means…
Syringe Exchange Programs: from Controversial to Mainstream
At the 2017 Impact Ohio Regional Conferences, the opiate crisis was one of the big issues discussed. In Akron, Cincinnati, and Dayton we heard from numerous experts about the seriousness of the crisis and how it affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. Our experts shared what their communities were doing to…
Group Wants Ohio’s Next Governor to Focus on Early-Childhood
As evidence demonstrates that investments in early-childhood produce better outcomes in adulthood, one Ohio group wants to make sure that Ohio’s next governor prioritizes programs aimed at young children. Groundwork Ohio, headed by former State Senator Shannon Jones is doing just that. Jones was part of the Impact Ohio Cincinnati Regional Conference in 2017 where she shared her…
Hundreds Attend Impact Ohio Conferences in 2017
In 2017, Impact Ohio brought together hundreds of people across the state at regional conferences to explore elections, the outcome of the political process, and policy choices facing Ohio communities At the regional events in Akron, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo, Impact Ohio had some outstanding panelists who explored technology, smart cities, transportation, digital infrastructure, the opiate crisis, healthcare, party politics, media…
Thanks to Our 2016 & 2017 Event Sponsors
Impact Ohio has been fortunate to have so many helpful sponsors for the 2016 and 2017 conferences. Thank you! Akron Beacon Journal KeyBank Ohio Republican Party Altria Client Services Lesic & Camper Communications Ohio School Board Association AT&T Medical Mutual Palmer Energy Company Buckeye Health Plan Mercy Health Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel CBD Advisors…
What the Media’s Saying about Impact Ohio
Media outlets find our programs newsworthy. News outlets have participated in Impact Ohio events and also covered the conferences. Here are some of the stories that made print and digital copy. 2016 Post Election Conference Ohio Channel– Impact Ohio Post Election Conference Video Coverage Representative Emilia Sykes Press- Sykes Discusses Future Of Medicaid, Healthcare Policy…
Impact Ohio’s 2017 Elected Officials, Policy Experts, & Media Leaders
The 2017 Impact Ohio Regional Conferences explored elections, the outcome of the political process, and policy choices facing Ohio communities. Thank you to all the expert panelists and speakers who joined us for the regional events in Akron, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo. Their expertise helped Ohioans explore technology, smart cities, transportation, digital infrastructure, the opiate crisis, healthcare, party politics,…