Ohio Senate tackles health care costs and public facility sharing
The Ohio Senate approved measures to encourage hospital and health care facility sharing among public and nonprofit groups to cut duplication and costs. It also advanced workmen's compensation reforms tied to the Consumer Price Index, with notable increases in weekly benefits and survivor awards. The House and Senate exchanged bills on liquor handling by employees, post mortem consent, county employee standards, and dialysis coverage, while approving minutes dispensing rules for boards of education.