With a rich history dating back to 1916, The Center for Health Affairs serves as the collective voice and leading advocate for 36 hospitals across nine counties in Northeast Ohio. Through its business affiliates, CHAMPS Group Purchasing and The Essentials Group, The Center provides a broad level of professional services to its members. 

As the nation’s first regional hospital association, The Center aims to enhance the effectiveness of the healthcare community and the health of the communities it serves by providing expertise, resources and solutions to address the challenges facing the region’s healthcare providers. The Center’s efforts focus on areas in which member hospitals and their communities can benefit from a regional approach, including emergency preparedness; public policy and advocacy; finance and reimbursement; community health; and special events. 

Headquartered in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, The Center is honored to be named as one of The Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces in 2014, 2015 and 2021; ERC’s NorthCoast99 List in 2003, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017; Crain’s Cleveland Business and Best Companies Group’s Best Employers in Ohio in 2020 and 2021; Modern Healthcare’s 2021 Best Places to Work in Healthcare; and proudly recognized with the 2021 Great Place to Work certification. For more, visit neohospitals.org.

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Brian Lane

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The Administrative and Support Team at The Center for Health Affairs ensures efficient office operations, assists with executive tasks, facilitates corporate partnerships, and supports organizational initiatives. They play a crucial role in streamlining communication, handling administrative duties, and coordinating events to enhance the effectiveness of the healthcare community in Northeast Ohio.

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