A study by a nonpartisan health policy organization says expanding Medicaid in Ohio under the federal Affordable Care Act could save the state $1.4 billion over the next decade. The study by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio says the savings would dwindle by 2022, when Ohio's share of the Medicaid price tag increases. The report says 456,000 uninsured Ohioans would gain health care coverage by that time if the state expands Medicaid to cover more of those living above and below the federal poverty line. Governor John Kasich is expected to decide soon whether to expand the program
Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.