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BWC Launches Online Tool for Employers
Wednesday, November 28, 2012COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has launched a new online tool, My Policy Page, intended to make it easier for employers to navigate and manage the details of their workers' compensation insurance policies.
My Policy Page at ohiobwc.com allows most employers to view important policy, rating plan, and claims information at the click of a button, BWC says.
The new page also displays each employer's program eligibility to highlight any opportunities they may be missing to save on their premiums.
Meridian Community Care Expands to Meet Demand
Friday, November 16, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – For the staff and clients of Meridian Community Care, the $2 million renovation and 12,000-square-foot addition at its main campus here is more than an expansion. Rather, it's a direct answer and response to an ongoing problem in the Mahoning Valley: an increase in demand for treatment and counseling for those battling addiction.
"The No. 1 cause of accidental death in the state of Ohio is no longer car accidents," reports Larry Moliterno, president and CEO of Meridian Community Care. "It's overdose of prescription drugs."
St. E’s Health Center Wins Consumers Choice Award
Friday, November 09, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- St. Elizabeth Health Center has been named the 2012/13 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Youngstown market by the National Research Corp. This is the eighth consecutive year the center, an affiliate of Humility of Mary Health Partners, has earned the top rating.
Leadership Transition Comes to ValleyCare Health System
Tuesday, November 06, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- David J. Fikse, CEO of ValleyCare Health System of Ohio and Northside Medical Center, will leave at the end of the year to accept a position at Community Health Systems Professional Services Corp. in Franklin, Tenn., ValleyCare announced Monday afternoon.
Ohio Saves Consumers $1.26M on Medicare Open Enrollment
Tuesday, October 30, 2012COLUMBUS, Ohio -- During this annual coverage selection period, the Ohio Insurance Department has helped 12,496 Ohioans with their questions about Medicare and helped them realize a record $1.266 million in savings. Open enrollment began Oct. 15 and concludes at midnight Dec. 7.
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, who also serves as director of the Department of Insurance, made the announcment Monday.