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The Columbus Dispatch: Rural Ohioans are dying at alarming rates. We can and must address this. | Opinion
Those of us who work for the health and well-being of rural communities, especially in Ohio, have reason to be discouraged recently.
The power of Smart Benefits to drive greater health equity
By Julie Fleischer, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Member Experience, Soda Health

Soda Health’s Smart Benefits platform meets members where they are, in the aisles of their local retailers. The result? Better health outcomes, greater health equity, and an improved member experience.
2024 Executive Forum: The lowdown on drug pricing, “next best action” engagement and site-neutral payment reform
By Kelly O’Reilly, President and CEO, Ohio Association of Health Plans

This year’s Executive Forum brought around 50 CEOs, medical directors, pharmacy directors and government affairs leaders together virtually to hear from industry experts. Here are some highlights.
Let’s keep health insurance affordable by avoiding ill-considered mandates
By Valerie Bogdan-Powers, President of HUB|Horan

For many employers, health insurance for their employees is their second greatest expense, and the reasons for high insurance costs are many and complicated.
Black women are at greater risk of dying from pregnancy and childbirth. These grants aim to change that.
By Dr. Bradley Jackson, Plan Performance Medical Director at Anthem BCBS Ohio Medicaid

This April 11 through 17 marks the seventh annual observance of Black Maternal Health Week in the U.S. I don’t say “celebration” because the facts, unfortunately, are dire.
What’s Behind My Health Insurance Premium? Five Facts on Setting Rates
As high drug prices and other factors drive up the cost of health care, it’s understandable for ratepayers to wonder what’s behind the numbers. We’ve put together a fact sheet spelling out five key factors in how rates are determined.

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