There is a lot of talk about what healthcare reform will do. How will reform affect you and the people of Greater Cincinnati?
First, you might need to know a little more about the healthcare system in Greater Cincinnati. What does the local healthcare economy look like?
You can get a picture of the local healthcare situation through these maps from
You also may want to know why people care about healthcare reform. What is driving the debate? For more information, click here.
How will Healthcare Reform Affect You?
We have looked at three healthcare reform bills (HR 3962, S 1679, and S 1769) to see how these bills would affect individuals and families in Greater Cincinnati. Click here to see how these bills will affect you.
Federal Government Reports on How Health Insurance Reform Will Affect You
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has prepared a series of reports on how the President's reform plans will affect each state. For more information, please click on your state's name below.
Since 1997, The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati has invested over $111 million in projects that improve the health of the Cincinnati area. With major healthcare reform imminent, the Health Foundation aims to be a source for credible, timely information that can inform people in our region about the healthcare reform debate. While we do not support any specific plan or approach, we do support certain principles that we believe would improve access to healthcare and make our region healthier.
The Health Foundation supports a healthcare system that:
- IS FOR ALL and
- Is a coordinated system that preserves choice
- Provides access to affordable insurance coverage
- Provides access to appropriate healthcare services
- Encourages and rewards quality care, and
- Has broad financing and cost controls
Please visit http://www.healthfoundation.org/reform for more information.