Insurers pressured doctors to favor profits over patient care
Ohio doctors say insurers push cost cutting that erodes the doctor patient relationship and blocks needed care. A Blade eight month probe surveyed about 100 doctors and 900 responses, with critics citing profit motives and insurers defending limits to curb costs for businesses that cover most premiums.
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Ohio paid sick leave drive faces business pushback
Ohio voters may decide on a mandatory paid sick leave policy that could affect 2.2 million workers and prompt firms to cut vacation time raises bonuses and perks to absorb costs. Backers say it protects families and self care while opponents weigh corporate impacts and consumer pricing. A separate case concerns former Wapakoneta police chief David Harrison appealing a sex offender registration order after prison.
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Ohio
Jennifer Brunner
Wapakoneta
David Harrison
Harrison
Ohio Supreme Court
Auglaize County
Lorain County Fair ends after strong week and derby
The Lorain County Fair closes its 163rd run with a demolition derby and great weather. Fair Board Director Ron Pickworth calls the week excellent and notes plans for changes next year after a minor robbery incident involving Matthew Starks of Oberlin.
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Lorain County
Fair Board
Ron Pickworth
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Oberlin
Lorain County Fair Attendance Totals by Day
Daily turnout at the Lorain County Fair totaled 15 925 on Monday 16 543 on Tuesday 17 463 on Wednesday 14 026 on Thursday and 19 534 on Friday. The tally excludes veterans and seniors who entered free on Thursday.
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Inspectors missed violations at Cincinnati nursing homes
The Cincinnati Enquirer found state health inspections from 2003 to February failed to report unsafe conditions at Westside Health Care Center and The Terrace at Westside. A March 13 police raid found soiled mattresses roach infestation and doors tied shut. The Hill facilities face possible loss of Medicaid funding. owner Abe Fischer was fined and faces charges. City Council hearings are planned.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Westside
Chris Menzel
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