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02/28/2026
Gov. DeWine's final State of the State Address - March 11
On the same day as OPPA's 2026 Advocacy Day at the Statehouse, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will deliver his final “State of the State” address to a joint session of the General Assembly next month, per a resolution introduced and approved Wednesday in the House. The chamber passed HCR36 (Manning), which sets Wednesday, March 11 as the date of the speech. The resolution still needs Senate approval which likely won’t happen until Wednesday, March 4 – the next day a Senate session is set at this point. It will begin at noon in the House Chambers.
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Medicare Telehealth Waivers - extended through Dec. 31, 2027
Recent federal action brings welcome news to telehealth services for Medicare providers and patients. Congress has formally extended key Medicare waivers through Dec. 31, 2027. Congress passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and the bill was signed into law last week. Importantly, the legislation retroactively covers the brief lapse period, restoring continuity to Medicare telehealth coverage.
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Integrating Substance Use Disorder Prevention with Physical Health Care: Progress in States
SAMHSA recently released a new publication, Integrating Substance Use Disorder Prevention with Physical Health Care: Progress in States. This report explores how states are working to integrate SUD prevention into physical health care settings, particularly for adolescents. Expanding access to Preventing substance misuse, abuse, and addiction is one of the core strategic priorities for SAMHSA. Prevention is essential to avoid this chronic disease, and to improve public health. Integrating SUD prevention with physical health care is an effective strategy.
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