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Exercise helps you sleep better, but timing matters: A new study from Australia’s Monash University says exercise within 4 hours of bedtime (not just 2, as previously thought) can disrupt sleep. Don’t skip the workout, but don’t wait too long, either! newatlas.com/fitness/evenin…

It’s not just measles; falling rates of childhood vaccination have allowed #Pertussis (whooping cough) to make a comeback, too, with a 1,500% rise in cases nationwide and more deaths — often babies — than we’ve seen in years. ProPublica reports. propublica.org/article/whoopi…

For those prone to #osteoporosis, losing weight risks losing bone mass, but there’s a delicious new prescription: Study from Spain finds that a Mediterranean diet, but with reduced portions, and exercise supports weight loss without bone loss. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/low-c…

One more reason to keep #Hypertension under control: It can lower dementia risk by 15%, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine. medpagetoday.com/neurology/deme…

To help explain the important role prior authorization plays in ensuring healthcare quality and affordability, we’ve sorted out the Myths vs. the Facts. Check it out to learn more about ensuring care is appropriate, proven, timely and effective. oahp.org/2025/05/28/why…

When you give blood, you give hope. On #WorldBloodDonorDay, World Health Organization (WHO) honors those who give others a second chance at life. Join the life-savers by making a donation appointment today. Learn more about becoming a blood donor at who.int/campaigns/worl….

Keep up with healthcare industry insights and legislative activity in Ohio with the OAHP quarterly newsletter. If you haven’t already subscribed, visit the link below to get signed up for the next edition, coming to inboxes very soon! oahp.org/#newslettersig…

We join AHIP in our concern that cuts to Medicaid in the House-passed federal budget plus the possible end of tax credits for #AffordableCareAct plans could end coverage for millions, at great cost to public health. #KeepCoverageAffordable ahip.org/news/press-rel…

Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) teams respond within 60 min. to Ohio youths in crisis, de-escalating and putting families on a path to stability. Ohio Medicaid and OhioMHAS leaders share the difference MRSS can make at oahp.org/2025/06/05/mrs….

Healthcare consumers need true #PriceTransparency when considering care. Good for CMSGov for new guidance demanding actual prices, not just estimates. Learn more at beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cms-up….

Proposed cuts to MedicaidGov in the federal budget would likely shutter many rural hospitals and lead to as many as 25,000 medically preventable deaths, according to Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). It’s simple: Broader coverage means better public health, and vice-versa. medpagetoday.com/publichealthpo…

Good news: MedicaidGov expansion, other #ACA provisions helped shrink the US uninsured rate to a record low by 2023, per Commonwealth Fund. Bad news: Proposed cuts to Medicaid could undo those gains. commonwealthfund.org/publications/s….

July is UV Awareness Month, for obvious reasons, but the American Academy of Dermatology has tips all year for avoiding skin cancer. The “Spot Skin Cancer” campaign seeks #AWorldWithoutSkinCancer. aad.org/public/public-…

The OhioMHAS 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is helping 1000s of Ohioans every month. Now you can raise awareness and show support with a specialty license plate from Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Learn more at governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and….

There’s a lot of talk about what is making health care so expensive, and a lot of it is off-base. Our latest “Myths vs. Facts” sheet takes on cost drivers and clears up some of the fog. oahp.org/2025/06/27/wha…

We’re glad that more Medicare patients are receiving #IntegratedBehavioralHealth — primary-care and behavioral-health providers working together on a treatment plan. Collaboration often brings better outcomes! Read more at axios.com/2025/05/27/int….

Healthcare consumers saw some wins in the new Ohio state budget, including an end to unfair #FacilityFees, thanks to good convos with lawmakers. Read our Megan Richwine’s blog for details. oahp.org/2025/07/18/cel…

Big news! US health plans, led by AHIP, are committing to simplifying #PriorAuthorization. We’re proud to be a part of faster, more-direct access to appropriate care for members in our commercial, Medicare Advantage and Ohio Medicaid plans. ahip.org/news/press-rel…

OAHP helped convene Ohio Medicaid Matters coalition, 120 healthcare orgs out to defend Ohio Medicaid for as many people as possible. Read our CEO’s blog article on this powerful partnership and our ongoing commitment to advocate for greater access. oahp.org/2025/07/14/a-c…

Falling #immunization rates are fueling the worst #measles year in more than 3 decades, with 1,288 U.S. cases as of July 9. Let’s all work to get vaccination rates back where they need to be to provide #HerdImmunity. medpagetoday.com/infectiousdise…