Health Care
HMHP Introduces ‘Injectable’ Heart Monitor
Wednesday, April 30, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Humility of Mary Health Partners today announced that it has introduced a tiny, injectable heart monitor that can record a patient’s heart rhythm for up to three years.
The new Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor was developed by Medtronic and received FDA approval for use in the United States in February. One-third the size of a AAA battery, it is the smallest heart monitor on the market and can automatically detect and record abnormal heart rhythms.
Workers' Comp MCO Open Enrollment Begins Today
Monday, April 28, 2014COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Beginning at 7:30 a.m. today, Ohio employers have the opportunity to select a new managed care organization to manage health-care services for workers injured on the job. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers an open enrollment period every two years to allow employers to evaluate the services of their current MCO and determine if they would like to make a change (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION).
Health Care Education Group to Hold Expo May 22
Monday, April 28, 2014BOARDMAN, Ohio -- More than 30 health-care vendors who offer screenings at the Mahoning Valley Healthcare Education Collaborative’s inaugural Mahoning Valley Health Expo from 10a.m.to 3 p.m. May 22 at Antone's Banquet Center.
The screenings, open to the public, will be for for blood pressure, glucose levels, pulse rates, hearing among others.
Help Hotline Fundraising Campaign Sets $35,000 Goal
Wednesday, April 23, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc. kicks off its third annual fundraising campaign May 1 with a goal of raising $35,000.
Help Hotline has served the community for 43 years, and in 2013 answered 202,425 calls. The nonprofit agency employs 54 and a team of volunteers.
Ohio BWC Staff Proposes 6.3% Cut in Rates
Wednesday, April 23, 2014COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation staff Tuesday proposed that the agency board of directors approve a 6.3% reduction in base rates beginning July 1.
If the directors accept the recommendation May 22, the 6.3% reduction would result in an overall decrease of $91 million in premiums collected compared present rates. May 22 is the date of their next regularly scheduled meeting.