Ohio Association of Community Health Centers

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Through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Ohio was allocated funding to operate a high risk pool. This program was specifically developed for individuals who have been turned down for health coverage because of a pre-existing condition. Operated by Medical Mutual of Ohio, enrollees will have access to coverage that has been subsidized to make it affordable. Visit www.ohiohighriskpool.com for more information.
Cincinnati, Detroit selected as final health IT pilot communities under innovative HHS Recovery Act Beacon Program
OACHC Welcomes Randy Runyon as its President and CEO
OACHC wishes to congratulate the 2010 Health Center Heroes!

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Jazzercise at Crossroad Health Center
6-Month FMAP Extension Becomes Law
Free Provider Training Scheduled for the New MITS Web Portal.
Applications are now available for submission for the 340B IQ Program -a new APhA and PSSC-sponsored initiative that will use objective criteria to recognize entities in a variety of settings that have proven leading practices. Information on the 340B IQ Program and the application are available at http://pssc.aphanet.org.
All Applications must be submitted by Friday October 1st, 2010 at 3pm EST.
Applications are now being accepted for the next offering of Spirometry 360. Click here for more information.
More Patients Gain Access To Health Center Care Thanks to Stimulus Funds
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has many useful tips for college students as they head to school this fall.

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Mark Your Calendar

Register Today for OACHC's Fall Finance Conference - October 19 & 20!
The October Health Literacy Workshop "Health Literacy: Best Practices for the Future" is being held on October 21, 2010 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Ohio Union Senate Chamber at The Ohio State University. Click here for more information.
Early Childhood Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment – EPSDT – is an important way we protect the health and well-being of children.
To help providers understand what’s required and when, Ohio’s Medicaid Care Coordination Plans are joining together to offer an in-depth seminar that gives you the information you need to meet state requirements and provide the best possible services for children. Click here for dates and more information.
Community Health Center Executive Fellowship - The Community Health Center Executive Fellowship is an 11-month long program designed to prepare individuals for management positions in community health centers, including executive director and senior management positions.

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