The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

Health funding faces gaps and calls for public private partnership

Dr Joseph English, head of health services for the Mental Health Administration, says the current system lacks order and uniformity and fails to provide universal access. Medicare and Medicaid have increased doctor workloads, leading to higher charges. Some private and public efforts show promise, including Head Start child health initiatives and collaborations with USC and university medical schools. A living wage debate echoes the push for better health equity.