Policy & Regulation

• Ohio House advances prior authorization reform to cut care delays.
  The Ohio House passed House Bill 220 on March 25, requiring insurers and Medicaid to honor dosage change approvals, banning appeal fees and retroactive denials for mental health and substance use treatment, and mandating clinical peer reviewers. Sponsored by Rep. Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown), the bill aims to slash bureaucratic hurdles and put patients first. It now heads to the Senate.

  “House Bill 220 is about putting patients back at the center of health care.” ~State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown)

  Ohio House News

Growth & Finance

• Walsh-Turner joint venture finishes $1.5B Ohio State University Hospital.
  The 1.9-million-square-foot, 26-story facility with 820 beds, 24 ORs, expanded ICU and NICU capacity, and advanced tech features reached substantial completion ahead of schedule. The project also added 148 beds to the adjacent cancer center and a new central sterile facility. It strengthens OSU Wexner’s role as a top academic medical destination.

  Turner Construction

• OhioHealth kicks off major cancer and ED expansions.
  Construction is underway on a $226M, five-story outpatient cancer center at OhioHealth’s Columbus administrative campus, consolidating radiation, medical and surgical oncology, infusion, and supportive services with completion eyed for late 2028. Separately, the system launched a $65M project at Pickerington Methodist Hospital to add 28 ED rooms (total 44) and 16 inpatient beds, addressing surging local demand.

  

  OhioHealth Cancer Center
  OhioHealth Pickerington Expansion

Innovation & Tech

• Cleveland Clinic launches Hospital Care at Home across Northeast Ohio.
  Starting at Fairview and Avon hospitals, the program delivers acute hospital-level care—including remote monitoring, in-home IV therapy, labs, and imaging—for conditions like COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, and select post-op cases. Patients receive tablets, vital sign devices, and 24/7 virtual command center support within a 25-mile radius. The model, already proven in Florida with over 4,000 patients, aims to improve recovery while reducing readmissions.

  Cleveland Clinic Newsroom

Workforce & Leadership

• Cleveland Clinic and OSU Wexner announce key executive moves.
  Cleveland Clinic expanded Jorge Guzman, MD’s role to executive vice president of U.S. markets overseeing Northeast Ohio and Florida, while Kelly Hancock, DNP, added marketing and philanthropy oversight. At OSU Wexner Medical Center, Beth Carlson joined as chief revenue officer, bringing deep revenue cycle experience from WVU Medicine. These shifts signal tighter alignment and revenue focus amid system growth.

  Beckers – Cleveland Clinic Moves
  Beckers – OSU CRO

Behavioral Health & Access

• Sisters of Charity Health System pledges $3M for new Cleveland behavioral health crisis center.
  The commitment supports The Centers’ 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, offering immediate stabilization, withdrawal management, and connections to ongoing care in a “living room” model. It will reduce ER and justice system reliance and integrate with the upcoming Sister Ignatia Gavin Center for Addiction Medicine. The center is slated to open in fall 2026.

  “This is not just an investment in a facility, it’s an investment in people, in dignity and in the future of our community.” ~Michael Goar, President and CEO of the Sisters of Charity Health System

  Sisters of Charity

Rural & Pediatric Highlights

• OhioHealth Van Wert earns national rural hospital recognition.
  OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital landed on the National Rural Health Association’s 2026 Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals list, evaluated on quality, outcomes, patient experience, and financial metrics. The honor underscores strong performance among critical access and PPS rural facilities nationwide. Recognition is set for May at the NRHA conference.

  NRHA Top 20

• Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo plans $100M+ outpatient expansion.
  The system committed $100–150M over five years to build two new child-friendly outpatient facilities in northwest Ohio, adding primary/specialty clinics, diagnostics, therapy, and behavioral health services. The investment will create hundreds of jobs, reduce travel to Columbus, and boost local provider recruitment, with openings targeted for 2028–2030.

  “[Nationwide Children’s] continued growth and expansion will strengthen pediatric care in northwest Ohio and help address challenges like infant mortality, that not only impact Ohio families but families nationwide.” ~Governor Mike DeWine

  Nationwide Children’s

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Policy & Regulation

• Single-payer health care returns to Ohio Capitol with bold no-tax-hike pledge
  Democratic sponsors led by Sen. William P. DeMora and Paula Hicks-Hudson introduced Senate Bill 78 on March 3, creating the Ohio Health Care Plan — a statewide single-payer system covering all residents with zero copays, deductibles, or pre-existing condition denials for primary care, mental health, prescriptions, dental, and vision.
  Backers promise 91% of Ohioans see no tax increase, with funding via payroll, gross receipts, and income taxes plus federal dollars that would replace private premiums and boost take-home pay. The bill received its first hearing but faces steep Republican skepticism over feasibility and scale.

  Cleveland.com {Paywall}

Growth & Finance

• AHA’s Costs of Caring report lays bare escalating hospital financial pressures
  U.S. hospital expenses jumped 7.5% in 2025 — more than twice the growth in hospital prices — with labor swallowing ~60% of costs and another 36% tied to treating higher volumes of sicker patients.
  Over 56% of hospital spending went to service lines reimbursed below cost, including behavioral health (74.5% payment-to-cost ratio), while Medicare paid just 83 cents on the dollar.
  Administrative burdens added another $43 billion in billing and collections costs nationwide, squeezing margins and threatening 24/7 community care.

  Ohio Hospital Association | AHA Costs of Caring

Workforce & Leadership

• Cleveland Clinic Chief Investment Officer Stefan Strein to exit after decade-long tenure
  Stefan Strein, Cleveland Clinic’s inaugural Chief Investment Officer since 2015, will depart April 10, 2026, after overseeing $17 billion in long-term, short-term, pension, and insurance assets plus $16 billion in retirement plans.
  Strein is leaving to become President, CEO, and CIO of UNC Management Co., serving the University of North Carolina System.
  The transition marks the end of a pivotal era managing one of health care’s largest investment portfolios.

  Becker’s Hospital Review

• Bon Secours Mercy Health taps Dylan Clark as Chief Analytics & AI Officer
  Bon Secours Mercy Health named Dylan Clark, former leader of data strategy and analytics at MedStar Health, to head its systemwide data, analytics, and artificial intelligence strategy. Clark will build an enterprise AI governance framework and report directly to Chief Information and Technology Officer Edmund Siy.
  The move signals accelerating investment in AI to drive efficiency and insights across the multi-state system amid relentless cost and workforce pressures.

  Becker’s Hospital Review

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Growth & Expansion

Central Ohio’s big four systems race to build
Ohio State, OhioHealth, Mount Carmel, and Nationwide Children’s are on a multi-billion-dollar building spree to keep pace with population growth and demand. Highlights include Ohio State’s ~$2B, 820-bed tower (opened 2025), OhioHealth’s $600M Women’s Health Center (due 2027) plus Pickerington hospital and dozens of sites, Mount Carmel’s new $273M Dublin Hospital, and Children’s regional satellites plus $179M ortho/surgery center. Proponents cite access and future needs; skeptics question costs and competition in an already concentrated market.

Columbus Dispatch {Paywall}

Leadership & Operations

OhioHealth leader departs for Wilson Health role
Jim Whitaker, BSN, RN, is leaving OhioHealth after 23 years — most recently as senior adviser of operations at critical access Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton — to become vice president of operations at Wilson Health in Sidney. He started as an ED nurse at Hardin, held nursing and transfer-center leadership roles, drove community initiatives, and helped keep complex care local. OhioHealth will soon search for his replacement.

OhioHealth Newsroom | Beckers Hospital Review

Quality & Recognition

OhioHealth Marion General earns elite 5-star Forbes rating
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital landed a 5-star overall rating on the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list, one of only 259 out of ~5,400 eligible U.S. general acute care hospitals. The ranking heavily weights clinical outcomes (mortality, survival, infections, readmissions), best practices, value, and patient experience. Leaders credit the team’s daily commitment and community investment.

OhioHealth Newsroom | 2026 Forbes Top Hospitals list

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Policy & Regulation

• DOJ + Ohio AG Sue OhioHealth for Anticompetitive Contracting
  The U.S. Department of Justice and Attorney General Dave Yost filed a federal antitrust lawsuit alleging OhioHealth illegally forces insurers to include it in all commercial networks, blocking lower-cost plan options and driving up premiums in central Ohio. The suit, which invokes the Sherman Act and Ohio’s Valentine Act, seeks to end the restrictions and restore insurer flexibility. OhioHealth has not yet commented on the unserved complaint.

  

  Ohio Attorney General News Release
  The Center Square

• Kettering Health Hit with 44 Consolidated Lawsuits from 2025 Ransomware Attack
  Forty-four patient lawsuits accusing Kettering Health of delayed treatment and care denials during last May’s Interlock ransomware shutdown have been merged into one case in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. Plaintiffs seek compensatory damages over $25,000, punitive damages, and attorney fees; the 14-hospital system declined to comment on active litigation.

  Becker’s Hospital Review

Growth & Finance

• OhioHealth Breaks Ground on $255M Dublin Methodist Hospital Tower
  OhioHealth and Dublin officials broke ground on a six-story, 206,858-square-foot inpatient tower at Dublin Methodist Hospital that will add 96 beds, expand surgical and critical-care capacity, and renovate support space. The $255 million project responds to rapid population growth—especially among seniors—and is slated for phased completion by 2029, with hundreds of construction jobs and ~200 permanent clinical roles expected.

  

  Hoodline
  Healthcare Design Magazine

• Trailhead Community Health Foundation Takes Shape to Manage Summa Sale Proceeds
  The newly formed Trailhead Community Health Foundation will steward proceeds from Summa Health’s $485 million sale to HATCo, focusing on access, prevention, and social-determinants grants across Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties. With Marty Hauser as board chair and Tracy Carter as incoming CEO, grantmaking is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027 under 10-year Ohio AG oversight.

  Hoodline

Community & Philanthropy

• Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Commits $1.5M to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  Marking 25 years of impact, the Blue Jackets Foundation pledged $1.5 million to Nationwide Children’s—$500,000 to renovate the Family Resource Center and $1 million to create the Heart & Glory Fund for families facing pediatric care journeys. Combined with a prior gift, the team’s 2025–26 season community investment totals $2.5 million.

  Columbus Dispatch

• First Year Cleveland Distributes $1.8M to Combat Cuyahoga Infant Mortality
  First Year Cleveland will award $1.8 million in Ohio Department of Children and Youth grants to 10 community and faith-based groups over 18 months to deliver prenatal education, food, transportation, and housing support. The effort targets persistently high infant death rates—especially among Black and increasingly Hispanic infants—in one of Ohio’s toughest counties.

  Ideastream Public Media

Workforce & Leadership

• OhioHealth Scales Preventive Well-Being Programs to Fight Caregiver Burnout
  OhioHealth is reshaping its caregiver culture with expanded counseling (now 12 covered visits/year), critical-incident response teams, proactive peer support, and pre-residency wellness coaching to cut suicide risk during the high-vulnerability first months of training. Senior Medical Director Laurie Hommema says the goal is psychological safety so clinicians feel safe asking for help before crises escalate.

  Becker’s Behavioral Health

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Policy & Regulation

• Ohio mobilizes $202M federal rural health funds to counter looming Medicaid cuts
  Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff outlined plans to deploy a $202 million Rural Health Transformation Program award to offset projected $33 billion in Medicaid cuts over 10 years under Trump policies. Allocations include $92 million for innovation hubs and clinically integrated networks, $21.1 million for rural school-based health centers, and $13.5 million for workforce initiatives—with heavy focus on maternal/infant health in high-risk rural areas. Vanderhoff stressed innovation over past failures and hopes to gain flexibility by proving results.
  Ohio Capital Journal

• Bipartisan bill pushes higher Medicaid rates for 20 most vulnerable rural counties
  House Bill 675 (Healthier Rural Hospitals Act) would temporarily boost Medicaid managed care payments to 125–150% of statewide averages for hospitals in Ohio’s lowest-ranked small counties based on health/economic indicators. Sponsors Reps. Jason Stephens and Kellie Deeter aim to stabilize facilities facing closure risks and keep care local. The measure is moving through House committees.
  NBC4i

• Aging boom alert: New report from Ohio Department of Aging and Miami University warns Ohio’s 60+ population will spike sharply next decade, straining Medicaid, long-term care, and state budgets.
  Health Policy Ohio

Growth & Finance

• MetroHealth flips to $56.8M profit in 2025 on surprise $80M state Medicaid boost
  A last-minute $80.4 million Medicaid payment—largely from an expanded Hospital Additional Payment Program—turned MetroHealth’s projected $100 million loss into solid black ink for 2025. CEO Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager called the windfall non-recurring and noted ongoing charity care pressures and a $31 million 2026 shortfall loom. The strong finish unlocked a $65 million capital budget increase for facility upgrades.
  Cleveland.com [Paywall]

• Fairfield Medical Center closes ASC and sleep services ahead of OhioHealth acquisition
  Fairfield Medical Center will shutter River View Surgery Center, its sleep medicine office, and sleep lab this spring while trimming staff in several departments to cut costs amid reimbursement and workforce pressures. The moves support sustainability as the Lancaster facility advances toward becoming OhioHealth’s 17th acute-care hospital pending approvals.
  Becker’s Hospital Review

Innovation & Tech

• Northeast Ohio radiologists speed reads with AI tools
  Radiologists across Northeast Ohio are deploying AI to interpret imaging faster, reducing turnaround times and easing workload strain. Early adopters report improved efficiency on routine cases while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.
  Beacon Journal

Workforce & Leadership

• OhioHealth O’Bleness names Dr. Charles Fisher AVP Clinical Affairs
  Dr. Charles Fisher, DO—a 13-year OhioHealth veteran and former leader of the O’Bleness Family Medicine Residency—takes the role to drive patient safety, quality outcomes, and community engagement at the Athens hospital. President LeeAnn Lucas-Helber praised his rural healthcare expertise; Fisher emphasized keeping care local for southeast Ohio families.
  OhioHealth Newsroom

• OSU Wexner opens new University Hospital tower
  Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s new University Hospital tower began welcoming patients, expanding capacity with modern inpatient units, advanced procedural spaces, and improved flow. The opening marks a major milestone in central Ohio’s academic medical growth.
  Columbus Dispatch

• Kettering Health partners with Loma Linda University School of Medicine to explore a new regional medical campus—details emerging on potential residency and training expansion.
  Loma Linda News

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Policy & Regulation

• Feds & Ohio AG sue OhioHealth for allegedly blocking lower-cost insurance plans
  The U.S. Department of Justice and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against OhioHealth on Feb. 20, accusing the 16-hospital Columbus powerhouse of leveraging market dominance to force insurers to include all its facilities in every commercial network and prohibit “budget-conscious” plans that steer patients to lower-cost rivals or provide price transparency. Prosecutors argue OhioHealth’s above-market rates lack corresponding quality advantages, inflating costs across central Ohio. The complaint seeks injunctions against enforcing the restrictive clauses and against retaliation toward insurers offering innovative products.

  

  U.S. Department of Justice – Complaint | Becker’s Payer – 4 Things to Know | Dallas Express – National Angle

• Ramaswamy and Acton trade barbs on Medicaid work requirements and health affordability fixes
  Republican gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy endorses Medicaid work requirements (federally mandated by Jan. 2027) and pitches broader affordability through zero state income tax, property tax relief and lower utility/housing costs. Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton agrees work rules should exist with “easy” compliance paths (e.g., training) but stresses most Medicaid recipients already work, highlights that 40% of Ohio births and many children depend on the program, and warns recent coverage cuts threaten rural hospitals and force long travel—or even roadside births—for basic care.

  • Statehouse News Bureau – Candidate Positions

Innovation & Tech

• Cleveland Clinic performs first U.S. robotic prostatectomy with newly FDA-cleared Hugo RAS system
  Cleveland Clinic completed the first U.S. prostatectomy using Medtronic’s Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system shortly after its December 2025 FDA clearance. The modular, open-console design improves surgeon ergonomics and flexibility while delivering classic robotic benefits: less blood loss, shorter hospitalizations, faster recovery and reduced pain. Dr. Jihad Kaouk, principal investigator of the landmark Expand URO trial, hailed the milestone as a platform for expanding minimally invasive options across specialties.

  

  Cleveland Clinic Newsroom – Official Release

• University Hospitals deploys OneDose eMACC across its EMS network — first major system-wide adoption
  University Hospitals (Cleveland) became the first large health system to implement OneDose’s electronic Medication Administration Cross-Check (eMACC) across its entire EMS footprint, digitizing a protocol shown to reduce medication errors by more than 40%. The mobile app enables single-provider verification, instant dose/concentration checks, real-time protocol updates and a timestamped digital trail—replacing cumbersome annual 430-page PDF distributions for >300 Ohio EMS agencies. EMS Medical Director Dr. John Hill calls OneDose the single trusted source for protocols and safety.
  EIN Presswire – Partnership Announcement

Workforce & Leadership

• Ohio hospital executive moves: CHRO at Hocking Valley, revenue cycle VP at Kettering Health
  Angela Anderson, a 20-year healthcare HR veteran, was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at Hocking Valley Community Hospital (Logan), where she will lead recruiting, benefits, payroll, engagement, performance management and more at the critical-access facility. Separately, Kettering Health named Murry Ford Vice President of Revenue Cycle; he arrives from Grady Health System (Atlanta), where he most recently held the same title.
  Becker’s – Hocking Valley CHRO
  Becker’s – Kettering Revenue Cycle VP

Access & Delivery

• Mercy Health–St. Rita’s goes 24/7 OB coverage as rural maternity units close
  Mercy Health–St. Rita’s Medical Center (Lima) introduced 24/7 in-house obstetric coverage so laboring patients receive immediate evaluation without waiting for their personal physician—a proactive step as roughly a dozen Ohio hospitals have closed, consolidated or paused maternity services since 2022 due to staffing shortages, rising costs and falling birth rates. President/CEO Ronda Lehman framed the investment as a direct counter to rural service erosion while modernizing facilities for families; the hospital averages ~1,300 deliveries per year.
  WLIO / Hometown Stations – Local Coverage

Growth & Partnerships

• Kettering Health deepens university partnership with expanded education, research and physical footprint plans
  Kettering Health and Ohio University are intensifying their longstanding academic alliance, expanding collaboration in workforce development, residency training and research while actively exploring physical expansions into each other’s geographies to combat southwest Ohio’s growing clinician shortages and improve retention.
  Dayton Business Journal – Partnership Update

• OhioHealth advances plan to repurpose former Big Lots headquarters for medical uses
  OhioHealth secured critical Columbus city approvals to proceed with transforming the former Big Lots corporate headquarters into healthcare space; the system is still evaluating exact medical office, outpatient or clinical configurations for the prominent site.
  Columbus Business First – Redevelopment Progress

Sources: Justice Department, Becker’s, Cleveland Clinic Newsroom, EIN Presswire, WLIO/Hometown Stations, Dayton Business Journal, Statehouse News Bureau, Columbus Business First.

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Access & Delivery

• Mercy Health–St. Rita’s doubles down on obstetrics with 24/7 in-house coverage
  While more than a dozen Ohio hospitals have closed, consolidated or suspended maternity services since 2022, Lima’s Mercy Health–St. Rita’s is expanding access by guaranteeing round-the-clock obstetric professionals so laboring patients no longer wait for their personal physician. President & CEO Ronda Lehman emphasized the system’s 100+ year commitment and investment in modern facilities and aesthetics “while others are pulling back.” The move shores up care in a region hit hard by rural OB closures.

  

  WLIO – Hometown Stations

Policy & Finance

• Gubernatorial candidates clash on Medicaid work rules, affordability fixes and hospital closures
  Republican Vivek Ramaswamy backs the new federal Medicaid work requirements (80 hours/month for most adults 19–64) and touts broader economic relief—zero income tax, lower utility/housing costs—to ease healthcare burdens, while Democrat Amy Acton supports “requirements and easy ways to meet them” but warns that cuts and lack of subsidies are already pushing 11 Ohio hospitals toward closure and forcing some families to travel over an hour for deliveries or basic care. Acton cited roadside births and heavy Medicaid reliance (4 in 10 Ohio births); Ramaswamy’s campaign called her attacks “cherry-picked” and “far-left.”
  Statehouse News Bureau

Growth & Partnerships

• Kettering Health deepens university partnership with education, research and physical expansion plans
  Kettering Health and Ohio University are broadening their long-standing academic collaboration, adding new training and research initiatives while exploring physical growth into each other’s service areas to strengthen the southwest Ohio workforce pipeline amid persistent shortages.
  Dayton Business Journal {PAYWALL}

• OhioHealth advances redevelopment of former Big Lots HQ into medical space
  OhioHealth cleared key Columbus city approvals to convert the shuttered Big Lots headquarters into medical uses and continues evaluating specific clinical and operational plans for the prominent site.
  Columbus Business First {PAYWALL}

Innovation & Tech

• Bon Secours Mercy Health’s lean three-person VC arm closes four digital health deals in 2025
  Accrete Health Partners invested $5–10M each in Hyro (agentic AI), Hellocare (virtual care), Trek Health (pricing data) and Definity (workforce), securing commercial contracts with the $13.3B system for every deal and touching all operating teams across 47 hospitals. CDO Jason Szczuka credits the “eat your own dog food” model—only investing where BSMH will be a major client—for high conversion and influence on the 2025 Most Wired list.

  

  Becker’s Hospital Review

Leadership Moves

• Mercy Health Cincinnati promotes Michele Stokes to market Chief Nursing Officer
  After serving interim since late 2025, Michele Stokes, a 30+ year Mercy Health veteran, officially became CNO of the Cincinnati market on Feb. 10, overseeing nursing strategy and care delivery across all settings.
  Becker’s Hospital Review

• University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center ranks 7th nationally, 15th globally in academic brand strength
  Brand Finance’s 2026 survey of 2,500+ healthcare professionals placed UH Cleveland Medical Center seventh among U.S. academic medical centers and 15th worldwide for reputation in patient care, research, education and training. CEO Cliff Megerian credited the system’s global academic partnerships (Case Western, Oxford, Technion, others) and focus on compassionate care and discovery.

  

  Newswise

Sources: Linked articles above + public records. Got feedback or a tip? Email us at ohpulse@trendlinehealth.com.

This overview highlights key for-profit players with headquarters, major operations, or significant market presence in Ohio. It focuses on Q4/calendar 2025 (or fiscal equivalent) results, including revenue, earnings/EPS, and year-over-year (YoY) changes where available, along with Ohio-specific notes (e.g., headquarters, facilities, market share, or transitions). Data is from public earnings releases as of early February 2026.

Healthcare Distributors & Supply Chain

• Cardinal Health (HQ: Dublin, Ohio)
  Leading national distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical products with core Ohio operations.

  • Fiscal Q4 2025 (ended June 30, 2025): Revenue $60.2 billion (flat YoY; +21% adjusted excluding contract expiration). GAAP operating earnings $428 million; GAAP diluted EPS $1.00. Non-GAAP operating earnings +19% to $719 million; non-GAAP diluted EPS +13% to $2.08.

  • Full fiscal 2025: Revenue $222.6 billion (-2% YoY; +18% adjusted); non-GAAP operating earnings +15% to $2.8 billion; non-GAAP diluted EPS +9% to $8.24. Growth driven by Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segments and acquisitions (e.g., Solaris Health urology MSO).

Physician Enablement & Value-Based Care Platforms

• agilon health (HQ: Westerville, Ohio)
  Medicare Advantage physician platform with significant Ohio footprint.

  • Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 results pending release (scheduled February 25, 2026). Prior trends indicate continued Ohio-driven expansion in value-based care models.

Hospital & Acute Care Systems (For-Profit Operations in Ohio)

• Prime Healthcare (National; facilities in Ohio)
  For-profit operator with acute care hospitals in eastern and central Ohio.

  • Key Ohio facilities: Coshocton Regional Medical Center (Coshocton), East Liverpool City Hospital (East Liverpool; recognized for patient safety and top hospital awards in recent years).

  • National Q4 2025 specifics not isolated in public releases; performance reflects system-wide focus on quality care and community access.

• Summa Health (Akron, Ohio; for-profit via HATCo/General Catalyst acquisition in 2025)
  Major Northeast Ohio system following 2025 transition to for-profit status. Private entity; no public Q4 2025 financials available.

Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Companies (With Ohio Operations)

• Encompass Health (National; multiple inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Ohio)
  Leading for-profit provider of inpatient rehabilitation services.

  • Key Ohio facilities: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo (Toledo), The Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio (Dayton; joint venture with Premier Health), Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital (Westerville; affiliate), Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cincinnati (Norwood area). Multiple sites recognized on 2025 America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers lists.

  • National Q4 2025 specifics not isolated; strong national growth in inpatient rehab demand.

• Select Medical (National; multiple critical illness recovery and rehabilitation facilities in Ohio)
  For-profit specialist in critical illness recovery hospitals (LTACHs) and inpatient rehabilitation.

  • Key Ohio facilities: OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital (Columbus and Dublin; joint venture with OhioHealth; ranked among top rehab hospitals nationally in 2025), Select Specialty Hospital – Columbus Victorian Village (Columbus), Select Specialty Hospital – Akron (Akron), Select Specialty Hospital – Cleveland Fairhill (Cleveland), Select Specialty Hospital – Southeast Ohio (Newark). Several locations recognized in U.S. News and Newsweek 2025 rehab rankings.

  • National Q4 2025 specifics not isolated; ongoing expansions and joint ventures drive performance.

National Behavioral Health Companies (With Ohio Operations)

• Universal Health Services (UHS) (National; behavioral facilities in Ohio)
  Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health sites (e.g., Windsor Laurelwood in Willoughby, facilities in Youngstown and Maumee). National behavioral segment growth; Ohio contributes to UHS’s ~331-facility behavioral health footprint. Q4 2025 specifics not isolated.

• Acadia Healthcare (National; multiple Ohio facilities)
  Psychiatric and substance use treatment sites (e.g., Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland). National expansion focus; Ohio is a key state. Q4 2025 details not publicly detailed.

Payers / For-Profit Health Insurers (Major Operations in Ohio)

• UnitedHealthcare (UnitedHealth Group; strong Ohio presence)
  Frequently top-ranked in Ohio for premiums, network breadth, and member experience. Broad offerings in commercial, Marketplace, and Medicare Advantage.

  • Parent UnitedHealth Group full-year 2025: Revenues $447.6 billion (+12% YoY); earnings $13.23/share; adjusted earnings $16.35/share. Q4 2025 showed modest net earnings beat; Ohio operations benefit from competitive plan designs.

• Aetna (CVS Health; operations in Ohio)
  High member satisfaction scores in Ohio commercial plans; strong in employer-sponsored, individual, and Medicare offerings. Parent company health services and insurance segments showed positive growth trends in 2025.

• Centene (Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan; major Ohio Marketplace/Medicaid player)
  Leads individual/ACA Marketplace enrollment in Ohio.

  • Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 results pending release (scheduled February 6, 2026). National trends and Ohio dual-eligible program selections support continued strong presence.

This overview emphasizes key financial metrics and Ohio-specific ties, incorporating post-acute and rehab providers with notable local footprints. National players’ impact is noted without state-specific financial splits (rarely disclosed publicly). For post-release updates (e.g., agilon health, Centene), refer to company investor relations pages.

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Policy & Access

• Ohio ACA enrollment drops sharply as enhanced tax credits expire
  Roughly 120,000 fewer Ohioans enrolled in marketplace plans this year after enhanced subsidies ended, pushing premiums higher and leaving many middle-income residents uninsured for the first time. Safety-net leaders warn of increased ED reliance, rising uncompensated care, delayed preventive care, and worsening long-term public health outcomes—including untreated chronic disease and cancer progression. MetroHealth reports charity care costs have already doubled since 2022.
  cleveland.com

Growth & Finance

• MetroHealth pulls out of the red, ends 2025 near break-even
  After facing a dangerous deficit driven by soaring charity care, MetroHealth executed aggressive cost cuts, efficiency gains, expanded evening hours, and better enrollment of patients into coverage—landing close to or slightly better than budget for 2025. CEO Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager called the turnaround “the right decisions” but cautioned that uncompensated care is still expected to climb. She also sharply criticized Cleveland Clinic’s proposed third Level 1 trauma center as “reckless.”
  headtopics.com / cleveland.com summary

Facilities & Expansion

• OSU Wexner readies largest U.S. patient move of 2026
  On February 22, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center will transfer ~400 patients indoors into its new 26-story, 820-bed University Hospital tower—the biggest single-day facility move in the country this year. The $2 billion project adds 150+ cancer beds, 234 ICU beds, dedicated maternity floors, and patient-facing tech (75-inch TVs, Care.ai cameras). Move planners created “patient transport highways” with first-aid stations; one patient transfers every 53 seconds during the eight-hour window.
  Becker’s Hospital Review

Workforce & Leadership

• UToledo Health taps pediatrician-executive Daniel Frattarelli as Chief Physician Executive
  Dr. Daniel A. Frattarelli, former president of Beaumont Medical Group (now Corewell Health), joins University of Toledo Physicians Feb. 9 to lead nearly 400 physicians and APPs. He brings deep experience in value-based care, physician compensation redesign, practice unification, and outcomes improvement. Frattarelli will also serve as associate dean of clinical affairs and maintain a pediatric practice.
  UToledo News

Sources curated from public reporting 2/2–2/8/26
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Workforce & Leadership

• OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center names Kristin Gardner new CNO
  Kristin Gardner, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, appointed chief nursing officer at OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center in Cambridge. With 25 years in community hospitals, she most recently led as CNO at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital (3 years) and Berger Hospital (8 years). Gardner succeeds Gina Woods (now at Grant Medical Center) and prioritizes compassionate, high-quality care and relationship-building in the community.
  OhioHealth Newsroom

• NOMS Healthcare appoints Rick Schneider CEO
  Rick Schneider elevated to CEO of NOMS Healthcare after serving as Chief Strategic Officer, where he helped double the organization’s size since 2015. His background includes network development, M&A, and risk management across Northeast Ohio.
  Crain’s Cleveland

• Lifepoint Health names five new hospital CEOs across acute, rehab, behavioral
  Lifepoint tapped new CEOs for facilities in Texas, Washington, Ohio, Kentucky, and North Carolina, including Ellen Moss for University Hospitals Avon and Beachwood rehab hospitals in Ohio. Moves aim to strengthen leadership in diverse care settings.
  Becker’s Hospital Review

Growth & Finance

• Cleveland Clinic posts record $18B revenue, >4% margin in 2025
  Cleveland Clinic exceeded budget with $18 billion operating revenue, nearly 16 million patient encounters, and >4% margin (up from 1.7% in 2024). CEO Tom Mihaljevic highlighted the performance as fuel for growth, AI integration, safety investments, and expansions including new cancer facilities and a planned Level 1 trauma center.

Fierce Healthcare • Becker’s • Ideastream

• Knox Community Hospital outsources billing to Ovation Healthcare
  Rural Knox Community Hospital signed a three-year billing partnership with Ovation effective Feb. 1, 2026; most of its 42 billing staff transitioned to Ovation with remote roles preserved. Builds on successful 2024–2025 collaboration that recovered >$12M post-Change Healthcare cyberattack amid rising commercial claim denials.

“ I think this will be another step into enhancing that customer service, platform, and just the overall billing process as well. So I see this as a positive move for the organization.” ~Danielle O’Brien

Knox Pages • Becker’s

Policy & Regulation

• Ohio nurses press lawmakers for minimum staffing ratios + training funds
  Ohio Nurses Association backs HB 285 to set hospital nurse-to-patient minimums and allocate $20M for nurse training grants tied to five-year Ohio service commitment. Witnesses cited unsafe staffing driving burnout (63% considering leaving bedside) and patient risk; Ohio Hospital Association opposes mandates as limiting flexibility.
  Chief Healthcare Executive

Rankings & Ratings

• Healthgrades 2026 America’s 50 Best Hospitals: Ohio claims five spots
  Healthgrades named top 50 U.S. hospitals (top 1%) based on 2022–2024 Medicare data; Ohio hospitals earning America’s 50 Best: Mercy Health-Fairfield, Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health (Cincinnati), Mercy Health-West (Cincinnati), Akron City, and Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown. Analysis estimates 211,000+ lives saved annually if all hospitals matched top 250 performance.
  Chief Healthcare Executive • Becker’s

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Growth & Finance

• Cleveland Clinic + Amazon One Medical Open Second Northeast Ohio Site
  The partners opened a new tech-enabled primary care office in Shaker Heights’ Van Aken District, following their October 2025 Avon launch. Members get 24/7 virtual care, app-based scheduling, same/next-day appointments, on-site labs, and seamless access to Cleveland Clinic specialists. Leaders say it expands convenient, relationship-based care across the region’s East Side.
  OhioTechNews

• TriHealth Buys Kenwood Medical Office Building for $43M+
  TriHealth acquired a 114,000 sq ft suburban Cincinnati medical building and care center in Kenwood, strengthening its outpatient presence in a high-growth area.
  Cincinnati Business Courier

Workforce & Leadership

• Kettering Health and Ohio University Collaborate on Workforce Retention
  Kettering Health and Ohio University Heritage College are collaborating on a Health Innovations Hub, possible regional campus, and expanded residencies to boost southwest Ohio’s workforce and retention.
  Spectrum News

• Miami University and The Christ Hospital address physician shortage
  Miami University, The Christ Hospital, and NEOMED will transfer ~20 Miami undergrads annually to NEOMED then train them in Cincinnati—leveraging in-state education to drive ~80% long-term practice retention amid a projected 1,200-physician shortage in Ohio by 2030.
  Local12/WKRC

• Nationwide Children’s Names Neil Veloso VP of Innovation & Tech Commercialization
  Neil Veloso joins February 2 from Brown University to lead commercialization and the Innovation Center, bringing 20+ years in life sciences, devices, and licensing from Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic. He’ll drive pediatric advancements and revenue reinvestment at the state’s top commercialization earner among hospitals.
  Nationwide Children’s

Policy & Regulation

• Insight Surrenders Trumbull County Hospital License
  Insight Health surrendered its license for the Warren hospital after repeated closures, state-cited building violations, and operational struggles since 2024. Local officials voice concern and push for a stable operator; Mercy Health highlights ongoing expansions (new ED, primary care, behavioral services) to cover gaps.
  Tribune Chronicle

Mental Health & Access

• 85% of Ohio Counties Face Mental Health Shortages – HPIO Report
  75 of 88 counties (including Cuyahoga) are mental health shortage areas, with only ~365 child/adolescent psychiatrists statewide (~1 per 7,000 kids) and 11 inpatient facilities. Barriers hit young children, privately insured families, and intensive needs hardest; over 5,600 kids treated for suspected suicide attempts in 2024. Bright spots: strong school-based services (>80% of schools partnered) and high 988 usage.
  News5Cleveland

Sources: OhioTechNews, Spectrum News, Local12/WKRC, Cincinnati Business Courier, Nationwide Children’s, Tribune Chronicle, Health Policy Institute of Ohio, News5Cleveland

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Policy & Regulation

• Next Generation MyCare Program Launches in 29 Counties with Statewide Expansion Ahead
  The Ohio Department of Medicaid activated the enhanced Next Generation MyCare program on January 1, 2026, automatically enrolling dual-eligible Ohioans (full Medicaid + Medicare Parts A/B/D, age 21+) in coordinated plans from Anthem, CareSource, Molina, and Buckeye; it delivers all traditional benefits plus extras like improved transportation, in-home providers, faster prior authorizations, and long-term services, with former waiver participants transitioned to the MyCare Ohio Waiver and full statewide rollout continuing April–August 2026.
  Ohio Department of Medicaid – Next Generation MyCare Program

  

Growth & Finance / Regional Competition

• Cleveland Clinic’s Level 1 Trauma Center Plan Sparks Fierce Pushback from MetroHealth
  Cleveland Clinic announced it will seek American College of Surgeons verification for an adult and pediatric Level 1 trauma center at its main campus by 2028—aiming to cut hundreds of annual out-of-system transfers, relieve pressure on MetroHealth (already handling ~6,000 trauma visits/year, triple the state average), and integrate with the $1.1B Neurological Institute opening in 2027—prompting MetroHealth to warn that three Level 1 centers in Greater Cleveland would harm patient outcomes, inflate community costs, and revive old rivalries last seen when University Hospitals added its center in 2015.
  cleveland.com – Clinic Plan Draws Swift MetroHealth Criticism

Workforce & Leadership

• MetroHealth CEO Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager Joins Ohio Hospital Association Board
  Dr. Alexander-Rager, MetroHealth President & CEO since 2024 and a family medicine physician with deep roots in community programs (School Health, homeless outreach), was appointed to the Ohio Hospital Association Board of Trustees for a three-year term as Trustee-at-Large.
  MetroHealth – Dr. Alexander-Rager OHA Appointment

• OHA Names New 2026 Committee Chairs and Thanks Outgoing Leaders
  New leadership includes Matt Akers (OhioHealth) chairing the Safety Council, Rob Montagnese (Licking Memorial) heading the Institute for Health Innovation Board, Christy Stansfield (ProMedica) leading Admitting, Billing & Collections, and others stepping up for key committees.
  Ohio Hospital Association – New Committee Chairs Announcement

Innovation & Tech

• Cleveland Clinic + Strolll Deploy AI-Augmented Reality to Help Parkinson’s Patients Walk
  Cleveland Clinic partnered with Strolll on an Azure-powered AI + mixed-reality platform that analyzes gait in real time and provides adaptive visual cues to overcome freezing-of-gait in Parkinson’s, scaling from hospital research to at-home use for improved mobility and independence.
  Microsoft for Startups – AI Healthcare Collaborations (Strolll + Cleveland Clinic case)

Providers & Quality

• University Hospitals Opens Advanced Breast Center at UH TriPoint Medical Center
  The new Concord Township facility consolidates 3D mammography, upright stereotactic biopsy, dedicated breast ultrasound, and high-level diagnostics in one location to improve coordination and reduce travel for Lake and Geauga County patients, with contrast-enhanced mammography coming in 2026 and a $39M regional cancer hub planned for fall 2026.
  WKYC – UH TriPoint Breast Center Opens

• Kettering Health Main Campus & Soin Earn U.S. News High Performing Maternity Rating

  Both hospitals received the top 2026 designation from U.S. News & World Report for maternity care based on low C-section rates, strong newborn outcomes, breastfeeding support, and equity measures.
  Kettering Health – 2026 Maternity High Performing Recognition

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Sources: Ohio Department of Medicaid, cleveland.com, MetroHealth, Ohio Hospital Association, Microsoft for Startups, WKYC, Kettering Health

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Growth & Finance

• University Hospitals launches UH AirMed base in Ashtabula County
  UH AirMed opened its third 24/7 helicopter base at Northeast Ohio Regional Airport in Jefferson, significantly shortening critical care response times in Ashtabula County and joining existing bases in Geauga and Medina counties.

”The addition of UH AirMed in Ashtabula County reflects a strong commitment to meeting the emergency medical needs of this community, because when lives are on the line, every minute matters.” –Daniel Ellenberger, Director, UH Critical Care Transport

University Hospitals News

• OhioHealth acquires 130,583 sq ft Mill Run Innovation Center in Hilliard for $23 million
  OhioHealth purchased the newly built industrial facility and 10 acres for non-clinical support space, with final use plans expected to be finalized in early 2026.

• NBC4 Columbus

Partnerships & Integration

• Mercy Health welcomes Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital as network partner in Springfield
  Effective November 7, 2025, Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital and Medical Group joined Mercy Health’s Springfield network, promising enhanced resources and care coordination while maintaining current operations and branding.
  Urbana Daily Citizen

• Ohio State primary care clinicians join Mercy Health Select ACO
  Starting January 1, 2026, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center primary care providers joined the Mercy Health Select ACO, which generated $85.3 million in Medicare savings in 2024 — its strongest performance since 2011.
  Becker’s Hospital Review

• Integrated Services for Behavioral Health and Fairfield Community Health Center announce merger
  Effective January 1, 2026, ISBH and FCHC united under single leadership (CEO Samantha Shafer) to deliver whole-person behavioral + primary care across Southeast and Central Ohio, serving over 17,000 individuals annually with a combined workforce of ~900.
  Times Gazette / ISBH

• Kobacker House moves to Ohio’s Hospice in landmark nonprofit hospice partnership
  After 35 years, central Ohio’s pioneering inpatient hospice Kobacker House is transitioning under Ohio’s Hospice (with initial operations at OSU Wexner Medical Center), guided by the newly published “The Kobacker Way” charter and plans for a future freestanding facility.

”For 35 years our family has held one conviction above all: how a community cares for its dying is the truest measure of its soul.“ –Alfred Kobacker

EIN Presswire

• Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital becomes Mercy Health network partner (Springfield)
  The Springfield surgical hospital joined Mercy Health on November 7, 2025 with no immediate operational changes and a focus on expanded collaboration and resource access.
  Becker’s Hospital Review

Innovation & Tech

• Orthopedic advances reshape care across Columbus health systems
  Outpatient joint replacements, robotic-assisted knee/hip/shoulder procedures, 3D-printed oncology solutions, spinal tethering for scoliosis, and specialized gait & motion labs at Nationwide Children’s, OhioHealth, and Ohio State are dramatically improving precision, recovery speed, and pediatric outcomes.

”It allows patients to have kind of a single-shop day. It’s really a complete package.” –Dr. Kevin Klingele, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Nationwide Children’s

Columbus Monthly

Workforce & Leadership

• Memorial Health CEO Chip Hubbs to retire in January 2027
  After leading major growth projects including the upcoming Memorial Jerome Medical Center and a $56 million ED renovation (partly funded by his family’s $500,000 gift), Hubbs will hand the reins to current EVP Spence Fisher.
  Becker’s Hospital Review

• OhioHealth CHRO Tristan Hall on what culture really means in uncertain times
  Hall emphasizes that culture shows up in small leadership moments — honesty, presence, steadiness, and dignity — far more than in slide decks or value statements.

“Pressure does not change culture. It reveals it.” –Tristan Hall, OhioHealth CHRO

Becker’s Hospital Review

Facilities & Patient Experience

• Ohio State University Hospital (26-story, 820-room tower) prepares to open February 22, 2026
  The largest single-facility hospital project opening in the U.S. in 2026 features all-private rooms with 9-ft windows, smart screens displaying care-team names, direct Labor & Delivery elevator access, 400-seat café, 20,000 sq ft outdoor terrace, and capacity to grow births from ~5,500 to 7,000 annually.
  Ohio State Health & Discovery

• Ohio State’s new maternity care design prioritizes comfort, bonding, and high-risk families
  All-private postpartum & NICU rooms, family gathering spaces, dine-on-demand food, walk-in showers, secluded bereavement rooms, and co-management of high-risk pregnancies by midwives and maternal-fetal medicine specialists aim to make the experience restorative rather than clinical.
  Ohio State Health & Discovery – Women’s Health

Sources: Linked above

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Policy & Regulation

• Ohio Secures $200M+ in Federal Rural Health Transformation Funding
  Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio will receive over $200 million from CMS (part of a $50B national, 5-year program) to expand rural care access, but state lawmakers push for direct aid to struggling independent rural hospitals facing negative margins.
  Cleveland.com / CMS

• Pharmacists Gain Potential Prescribing Power for Minor Conditions
  House Bill 629, introduced by Reps. Tim Barhorst and Jennifer Gross, would let pharmacists treat Ohioans 13+ for issues like flu, strep, COVID-19, UTIs, and lice — a major win for rural access where primary care shortages leave just 42 providers per 100,000 residents.

  “Rural Ohioans shouldn’t have to wait to access care. This bill allows pharmacists to step in to test and treat certain conditions, giving patients access to the care they need.” –Rep. Jennifer Gross

  NBC4 WCMH-TV

• 2026 Senate Race Heats Up Over ACA Subsidies and Health Costs
  Incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R) calls for conditional extensions of premium tax credits with anti-fraud measures, while challenger former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) slams Husted’s votes against restoration — as over 513,000 Ohioans brace for premium spikes after subsidies expired.
  WOUB / Statehouse News Bureau

Growth & Finance

• Bon Secours Mercy Health Returns to Profitability
  The system posted $22.2M operating income (0.6% margin) in Q3 2025, a sharp turnaround from last year’s $46.5M loss, fueled by higher patient volumes and better Medicaid reimbursements.
  Becker’s Hospital Review

• OhioHealth Acquires Hilliard’s Mill Run Innovation Center
  The health system purchased the facility for $23M, signaling continued expansion in central Ohio’s growing suburbs.
  Columbus Business First

Innovation & Tech

• OhioHealth Rolls Out Comprehensive Addiction Medicine Program in Southeast Ohio
  Backed by a $3M HRSA grant, the Athens-based initiative integrates hospital care, telemedicine, medication-assisted treatment, and community partnerships (including recovery houses and shelters) to close rural SUD treatment gaps.

  “This program fills a critical gap in treatment resources for the region. We now have the ability to provide comprehensive care that connects hospital services with community support organizations, eliminating gaps in care and helping individuals access treatment and recovery services.” –Dr. Vinayak Shukla

  OhioHealth Newsroom

• New UH Urgent Care Clinic Opens in Broadview Heights
  University Hospitals launched a 12,000-sq-ft facility as part of a multi-building development to ease ER burdens and provide convenient non-emergent care.
  Cleveland.com

Workforce & Leadership

• Gov. DeWine Nominates Tia Marcel Moretti as Behavioral Health Director
  With 25 years in community mental health and addiction services, Moretti (former Interim Director and RecoveryOhio Deputy) will lead the state’s behavioral health system.

  “I am truly humbled by the Governor’s nomination and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving alongside the dedicated and passionate team at DBH. Together, we will keep working to ensure every Ohioan has the support they need to be well, get well and stay well.” –Tia Marcel Moretti

  Correctional News

Sources: Cleveland.com, Athens Messenger, WOUB, NBC4 WCMH-TV, Becker’s Hospital Review, Cleveland.com Business, Times Leader, Correctional News, Mahoning Matters, WFMJ, Columbus Business First, OhioHealth Newsroom, and additional statewide reporting.

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