Health Policy Institute of Ohio

08/31/2026

Using Altarum data shared last week by Alexandra Spratt of Arnold Ventures at our 2026 Health Policy Summit, HPIO has created a new data graphic illustrating the overwhelming support among Ohioans across the political spectrum for policy action to lower healthcare costs. See graphic below and learn more about HPIO's Summit here: https://www.healthpolicyohio.org/events/2026/08/26/2026-ohio-health-policy-summit

08/28/2026

Join the team at HPIO! We are seeking applicants for policy analyst and assistant policy analyst positions. Find out more here: https://www.healthpolicyohio.org/about-us/careers-and-internships

07/31/2026

HPIO is launching a brand-new quarterly newsletter called the Federal Health Policy Update. The Update provides an overview of relevant changes to national health policy (e.g., bills passed, implementation deadlines, new guidance) and how Ohio could be impacted. It also highlights state policy decisions that will need to be made in response. Below is a new HPIO graphic featured in the newsletter, visualizing the projected impact of federal work requirements on Ohio Medicaid enrollment. To receive the Update and all HPIO mailings, you can sign up at https://healthpolicyohio.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=64329de9e7262ef22e6a78c87&id=2e01336442

07/17/2026

HPIO's latest data graphic explores how cannabis use and attitudes have shifted in the nearly three years following recreational legalization. Learn more here: https://www.healthpolicyohio.org/health-policy-news/2026/07/17/graphic-of-the-week-changes-in-cannabis-use-attitudes-following-legalized-recreational-use

07/16/2026

Don't miss out on HPIO's third-annual Health Policy Summit! With presentations from national experts and breakout sessions from leaders across Ohio, the Summit will equip you with the tools and insights needed to prioritize impactful solutions in a rapidly changing policy environment. Details or register at

Meeting the moment: Using data for policy progress

07/10/2026

HPIO is releasing a new data snapshot today on updated Ohio enrollment in the federal ACA marketplace. New analysis from the Associated Press found that Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollment has fallen more sharply in Ohio this year than in any other state. Learn more at: https://www.healthpolicyohio.org/our-work/publications/updated-ohio-enrollment-in-the-federal-aca-marketplace

06/12/2026

As celebrations for continue, state data shows that more than 1 in 10 Ohio adults (10.6%) are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community is diverse, including people from all races, ethnicities, ages, sexes, genders, incomes and rural and urban communities.

Comprehensive state-level data on LGBTQ+ Ohioans has always been limited. These limitations, however, have worsened in recent years. All Ohioans benefit from data collection that reflects our diverse communities and their different needs. Read more here: https://www.healthpolicyohio.org/our-work/data-graphics/pride-month-2026-1-in-10-ohioans-are-part-of-the-lgbtq-community

06/08/2026

As the Ohio House considers legislation that would make the state the first in the nation to no longer pay family caregivers through Medicaid for providing long-term care services for loved ones, data released last month by AARP Ohio shows that many Ohio family caregivers face financial challenges, as illustrated below.

05/29/2026

HPIO's latest data graphic illustrates how Ohio Medicaid spends $12,000 less per enrollee annually for in-home care compared to institutional care. Ohio's Medicaid spending per enrollee with long-term care needs is higher than 30 states and the state ranks 27 for the percent of long-term care expenditures that go to home-based care (see HPIO’s May 22 data graphic: https://www.healthpolicyohio.org/our-work/data-graphics/ohio-medicaid-spends-less-than-most-states-on-home-care). By comparison, Wisconsin spends the least of any state per enrollee for long-term care and also has the highest percentage of its spending going to HCBS.