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Medicaid payments linked to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category in Quincy rose 86.8% in 2024, highlighting shifts in both service utilization and reimbursement trends.

Commercial Point experienced a 373.2% spike in Medicaid payments for the Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies category in 2024, indicating shifts in how such services are utilized and…

Medicaid payments linked to dental services in West Jefferson rose sharply by 174.8% in 2024, reflecting notable changes in how often and how much the program paid for these services.

Plain City Medicaid providers billed $81,218 for Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services in 2024, representing an increase of 10787.1% over the prior year.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Circleville billed $10,432,687 for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services—a rise of 7.8% from the prior year.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Lakeview billed $10,046 for services in the Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies category, reflecting a 29.8% rise from the prior year.

In Urbana, Medicaid providers received $52,564 for Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies in 2024, reflecting an 11.2% increase over the prior year.

In 2024, Springfield Medicaid providers submitted $7,235,713 in claims for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, reflecting a 9.1% increase from the prior year.

In 2024, Marysville Medicaid claims tied to COVID-19 totaled at least $2,309, representing less than 0.1% of total local Medicaid spending based on services billed with virus-specific HCPCS codes.

Central Ohio Local Government Meeting today.

Central Ohio Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 7 pm.

This week, the following events are set to occur in Central Ohio.

Ohio State Rep. Tracy Richardson addressed public questions about ODOT’s US-23/I-71 connector study in an April statement. She clarified that current funding supports only a feasibility review—not construction—and described opportunities…

The following event is scheduled to take place in Central Ohio this month.

Ohio State Representative Meredith Craig voted in favor of House Bill 372 on Mar. 26. The bill would increase penalties for aggravated murder involving public safety officials or military members.…

The Ohio House has passed the “SHE WINS” Act requiring updated standards for informed consent in elective abortions. Supporters say it aligns abortion care with general medical practices while protecting…

Ohio State Rep. Tracy Richardson voted in favor of new legislation requiring comprehensive informed consent before elective abortions can take place in Ohio. The “SHE WINS” Act sets out specific…

The Ohio House passed a bill led by Rep. Tracy Richardson that would ease licensing requirements for military-certified childcare providers moving into Ohio. The measure aims to support military families…

State Representative Tracy Richardson testified before committee in support of House Bill 261, which aims to expand property tax relief options for seniors in Ohio. The bill proposes new incentives…

Central Ohio Local Government Meetings today.

This week, Central Ohio is scheduled to host these events.

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved House Bill 37, which would name a section of State Route 56 in Pickaway County as the “Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway.” The…

State Representative Tracy Richardson has voted in favor of House Bill 292, which seeks to create the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved House Resolution 304, which proposes that Ohio should lead the Federal Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration…