October 27, 2009
Inside this Issue
Senate Vote Derails Long-term Medicare Physician Payment Fix

Seeking Volunteers to Serve on OAFP Committees and Commissions

OAFP is Proud to Announce the 2010 Candidacy of Dr. Ken Bertka for President-elect of AAFP

Senate Finance Completes Work on Health Bill; Floor Debate Ahead

Identifying PCMH Pilots in Ohio

ODH Issues Antiviral Alert for Physicians from CDC

Medicare Medical Home Demonstration Stalled

Medicaid Pharmacy Carve-out Moves Forward

Amendment to Ohio's Statute Governing Exchange of Psychiatric Treatment Information in Publicly Funded Mental Health System

Mental Health Parity Rules Delayed Until January 2010

Five OAFP Members Nominated for National Commission Service

Dr. Bertka Leads Health Reform Meetings with Offices of Senators Voinovich and Brown

Dr. Catherine Bishop Honored as AAFP Foundation 2009 Philanthropist of the Year

Medicaid Enrollment Continues to Increase

West Liberty Physician Receives National Honor from AAFP

Call for Workshop Proposals

OAFP Releases 2010-13 Strategic Plan and Organizational Structure

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Medicaid Enrollment Continues to Increase

Source: Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities E-news

There has been an 8 percent increase in Medicaid enrollment in the last year, an increase of about 154,000 Ohioans, the largest 12 month increase in seven years.  Enrollment in Medicaid has continued to increase for 19 consecutive months, the longest period of sustained growth since 2001.  Now almost two million Ohioans, nearly 1 in 5, are insured by Medicaid.  Read this article in its entirety.