💰 Ohio Medicaid payment delays frustrate healthcare providers despite official denials. Two major hospital systems have confirmed experiencing delayed payments since the state changed its claims processing system in 2022. Former health director Greg Moody identified the problem as stemming from a workflow reversal when contractor Gainwell Technologies was brought in, creating bottlenecks at the fiscal intermediary. Though a Medicaid program manager described the issues as "severe" at a public meeting, the Ohio Department of Medicaid maintains there are no problems with their systems. Both Ohio State University Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital have verified the ongoing payment delays.
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🏠 Lancaster's aging population gets affordable housing boost. Fairfield Homes has announced plans for The Reserve at Hunter Trace, a new 95-unit senior housing development located near downtown Lancaster. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the three-story building will offer one and two-bedroom apartments for residents aged 55 and older with incomes at or below 60% of the area's median income. Each unit will feature energy-efficient appliances and modern amenities, while residents will enjoy shared spaces including a community room and lounge. The project addresses a critical need, as nearly one-third of Fairfield County's population is 55 or older.
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🔋 Ohio invests $150,000 to fuel battery recycling expansion in Lancaster. The grant from the Ohio Rail Development Commission will help Cirba Solutions install a new rail spur at its facility, enhancing delivery of raw materials. The battery recycling company, which processes approximately 15 million pounds of batteries annually, has already invested $250 million in the Lancaster plant with plans for an additional $200 million expansion. The rail project will include five storage tracks accommodating six cars each, plus a rail scale on a new siding. This infrastructure upgrade will support Cirba's growing operations while strengthening the local economy and sustainable battery supply chain.
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