As reported by AARP in their article “Meaningful Progress Made in Improving Ohio Nursing Home Quality,” 2024 was a good year for improvements in Ohio’s nursing homes thanks to various initiatives implemented by both the Ohio government and other agencies. “Ohio ranks 39th in nursing-home quality, 46th for staffing levels, and 43rd on health inspections, […]
According to the Ohio Bar in their article “Do I need malpractice insurance?,” for those in the law profession understanding malpractice insurance and how it varies from state to state can be important for the health of your practice. “Although requirements vary from state to state, it is typically a good idea to maintain malpractice […]
According to Ohio Capital Journal in their article “Infant mortality issues see progress over 10 years in Ohio, still more work to be done, study shows,” a study done by Groundwork Ohio found that while there has been improvement in some areas of infant mortality issues, more work still needs to be done to address […]
As reported by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio in their article “State launches online tool to compare nursing home quality,” this online database will allow individuals to look up specific nursing homes and see relevant statistics. “The searchable database includes a profile on each facility that includes its Medicare and Medicaid star-rating, its bed […]
According to WTOL in their article “Fewer fatal crashes in 2024 Christmas reporting period than last year, Ohio State Highway Patrol reports,” fatal motor vehicle accidents were down during the Christmas season this year. “Two people died in automotive crashes in the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s two-day Christmas reporting period this year, compared to 12 […]
As reported by WKYC in their article “New Ohio health care laws spark changes that may impact you,” Governor Mike DeWine signed two new bills into law early this year which are expected to take effect by spring and could have impacts on residents of Ohio. “Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday signed a pair […]
As reported by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) in their article “Get the Facts on Elder Abuse,” elder abuse and neglect impacts countless seniors throughout the nation. It is important to understand the facts on this type of abuse in order to better protect your aging loved ones. “Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional/psychological […]
According to the Ohio Capital Journal in their article “Ohio traffic deaths up compared to ten years ago despite recent declines,” while there has been an overall decline in traffic deaths in recent years, it is important to note that the number of deaths is still high when compared to data from a decade ago. […]
As reported by WLWT 5 in their article “New laws, ordinances, changes coming to Ohio in 2025,” from an increase to the state’s minimum wage to cellphone usage by students in schools, there are several new laws that Ohio residents need to be aware of. “The year 2025 will bring about several changes across the […]