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OHA member Akron Children’s Hospital is partnering with University of Akron to strengthen the pipeline of pediatric nurse practitioners through a new dual faculty appointment. The collaboration is designed to expand the university’s nursing program, enhance curriculum and secure clinical placements for students. The model connects classroom learning with real-time hospital practice, helping graduates enter the workforce with up-to-date skills. The initiative also aims to address a national shortage of pediatric nurse practitioners and improve access to care for children. Officials say the partnership will streamline the path from education to employment, with many graduates expected to transition into full-time roles…

The Ohio Department of Medicaid, or ODM, is expanding its Next Generation MyCare program to 10 additional counties beginning April 1. The next phase includes Sandusky, Erie, Henry, Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Fayette, Fairfield, Licking and Ashtabula counties. OHA encourages hospitals and providers to review and share available resources to ensure they are prepared for the transition, including enrollment, contracting and claims submission processes. ODM has developed a communications toolkit with ready-to-use newsletter content, social media posts and provider resources to support outreach and education efforts. Providers are also encouraged to attend upcoming webinars and contact the ODM Integrated Helpdesk with questions as the rollout continues. For more information,…

OHA congratulates the thousands of future physicians who secured residency placements during Match Day on March 20, marking the largest Main Residency Match in the program’s 74-year history, per the American Medical Association. A record 44,344 positions were offered in 2026, with nearly 80% of applicants matching into first-year residency roles and more than 93% of positions filled. These newly matched physicians now take the next step in their careers, preparing to serve patients and communities across the country. Read more here.

OHA will close our 111th Annual Meeting & Education Summit with a new, full-day Energy, Infrastructure & Innovation Summit on May 21 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. The program will focus on the pressing challenges hospitals face, including rising energy costs and aging infrastructure, while offering practical strategies and real-world solutions from state and national experts. Sessions will cover topics such as sustainability strategies for health care systems, energy efficiency models, emerging energy management approaches and innovations shaping hospitals of the future. Attendees can also participate in an interactive Carbon Emissions Learning Lab, designed to simulate real-time decision-making around hospital operations and sustainability. The…