Government Relations
Government Relations' essential work with the Office of Population Health includes the creation of data reports, connecting with partners to advance advocacy priorities and monitoring bills introduced in Ohio and Kentucky.
Key Highlights
This year, the Population Health Government Relations' team's efforts focused on:
- Pediatric mental health infrastructure
- Access to mental and behavioral health crisis care
- Behavioral health services payor policy
- Medicaid eligibility unwinding
- Dental services
- Capitation rate advocacy and OAK
- OhioRISE
- School-based health centers
- Food insecurity
- Housing access and affordability
Looking Forward
In 2025, the Population Health Government Relations team is focusing on:
- Collaborating closely with the Children's Hospital Association for federal advocacy work
- Monitoring Kentucky and Ohio assemblies and the Ohio state operating budget
- Advocating for behavioral health through the Ohio Children's Hospital Association
- Supporting HealthVine in its work with Ohio Medicaid
- Creating change with OhioRISE