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NEW: Bernie Moreno Approved Plans That “Raised [Health Care] Prices For Patients” While “Reward[ing]” Executives

American Journal: Bernie Moreno Backed Plan To Raise Health Care Costs, Reward Hospital Executives

Columbus, OH – New reporting from the American Journal found that while serving on the board of MetroHealth, Bernie Moreno approved budget plans that “gave bonuses to executives” at the same time the hospital was “increas[ing] prices on most of its services” at taxpayers’ expense – the latest example that Ohioans “can’t trust Moreno to lower the cost” of health care.

American Journal: Bernie Moreno backed plan to raise health care costs, reward hospital executives
Jesse Valentine
October 1, 2024

  • Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno served on the board of a hospital corporation that gave bonuses to executives and raised prices for patients.
  • From 2019 to 2021, Moreno was on the board of MetroHealth, a hospital system with locations in and near Cleveland. Moreno was appointed to the board at the request of MetroHealth CEO Akram Bustros.
  • In 2019, Moreno and the MetroHealth board approved two new budgets that implemented a based variable compensation plan. These plans tie employee pay, particularly for senior leadership, to profitability. In other words, MetroHealth executives got bigger paychecks if the corporation earned more money.
  • According to public disclosures, MetroHealth increased prices on most of its services following the adoption of the based variable plan. Child delivery, both natural and by C-section, spiked by nearly 5%. Fetal non stress tests, which are intended to check the health of a developing fetus, went up 110%. Emergency care for patients with life-threatening injuries rose by nearly 85%.
  • MetroHealth reports that 90% of its patients are covered by public health insurance, meaning that government programs funded by taxpayers covered the bulk of the price increases. When Moreno was on the board, MetroHealth took in $152 million in Ohio taxpayer funds and $1.6 million in federal funds.
  • A Moreno spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment for this story.

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Ohio Dems Chair: Ahead of Ohio’s Voter Registration Deadline, This is What’s at Stake

Columbus, OH — Ahead of Ohio’s voter registration deadline, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement. 

“This election cycle, all eyes are on Ohio. As usual, Republicans are playing every card in a last-ditch attempt to force their extreme agenda on Ohioans by making voting as difficult as they can.

There’s just a few days left before the deadline to register to vote, and we need all hands on deck so every Ohioan can cast their ballot. If you’re already registered, double check that you’re not one of the 155,000 voters Frank LaRose has purged this year alone.Then, reach out to three friends and make sure they’re registered as well. This election is too important to sit on the sidelines.”

Ahead of the November election, Ohio Democrats are organizing to ensure that every Ohioan is able to cast their vote. Democrats are running a robust voter access program that meets voters where they’re at and makes sure they’re up to date on the latest voter identification requirements Ohioans with questions can call our voter access hotline at 844-OHI-VOTE (844-644-8683).

Ohioans can register to vote or check their registration status at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/register/ through the end of day on Monday, October 7th. Early voting begins Tuesday, October 8th. 

NEW: Watchdog Reveals Frank LaRose’s “Worst Removal Practices” Likely Purged Eligible Voters

Columbus, OH- This week, a new report revealed that in Ohio’s far too frequent voter purges, Secretary of State Frank LaRose has failed to safeguard against eligible voters getting removed from the rolls.  The report singled out Ohio for having the “worst removal practices” when it came to purging eligible voters.

The report further explained that “at nearly every turn, the state makes it hard for voters to stay on the registration rolls, and the totality of Ohio’s removal practices […] make it likely that eligible voters will be improperly purged.”

LaRose claims that in Ohio’s elections, “it’s easy to vote and hard to cheat” but continues with his aggressive voter purges that clearly disenfranchises eligible voters, and disproportionately minority voters. He wants to have it both ways, at the expense of Ohio voters.

“After three statewide losses in a row and a fourth on the way, it’s frankly unsurprising that LaRose is resorting to indiscriminately kicking voters off the rolls,” said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. “This report confirms what voters have seen unfold for years: Ohio Republicans know they can’t win on their own.

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Five MORE Times Bernie Moreno Lied To Ohioans By Claiming He Sold Off All Of His Businesses While Investing $50 Million To Open New Car Dealership

Columbus, OH – After NBC News caught Bernie Moreno “preparing a return to the auto industry,” Moreno is “under scrutiny” for lying to Ohioans and claiming he “sold off all of his businesses to avoid conflicts of interest.”

Five More Times Bernie Moreno Lied To Ohioans That He “Sold Off All Of His Businesses To Avoid Conflicts Of Interest” While Taking Steps to Open A New Car Dealership:

1. MORENO: “I’ve sold all my business, divested myself from any conflicts of interest because I believe something pretty obvious that when you run for office or serve in office you should have no conflicts of interest. So every one of my businesses is gone.” [00:16, 8/5/24]

2. MORENO: “I’ve sold interest in every business, I don’t have any individual stocks. Because I think it’s important to set an example when you go to DC, you should have zero conflicts of interest.” [06:08, 3/20/24]

3. MORENO: “… if you hire me to go to Washington DC, you should know that I’m going there to serve you with zero conflicts of interest, so no individual stocks, no companies.” [1:59:57, 7/29/23]

4. MORENO: “​​I’ve divested myself of all conflicts… This isn’t about building wealth, or becoming famous, or getting stuff for my family, this is about serving my country.”

INTERVIEWER: “You still have your businesses, though. Correct?”

MORENO: “Nope, sold them.”

INTERVIEWER: “They’re all, they’re all gone. All gone?”

MORENO: “All gone, yep.” [00:34, 5/22/23]

5. MORENO: “I’ve sold all my businesses so I could focus on campaigning all day, every day.” [49:34, 6/25/24]

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SEE ALSO: NEW: Car Salesman Bernie Moreno Caught “Preparing Return To Auto Industry” After Claiming He “Sold Off All Of His Business To Avoid Conflicts Of Interest”; “New Controversy” For Bernie Moreno As He’s Caught Getting Back Into Car Dealership Business; Bernie Moreno “Under Scrutiny” One Week After Getting Caught “Preparing A Return To Auto Industry”; Bernie Moreno Caught Spending Nearly $50 Million On His “Return To The Auto Industry”; Five Times Bernie Moreno Lied To Ohioans By Claiming He Sold Off All Of His Businesses While Investing $50 Million To Open New Car Dealership

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For❌er University of ❌ichigan Football Player Wishes Fellow Wolverine Bernie ❌oreno Good Luck With Phony ❌BA

Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio US Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno Doesn’t Hold An MBA, But Bio And Application Claimed He Does

Columbus, OH – Three weeks after the Ohio Capital Journal found that Bernie ❌oreno is lying to Ohioans about having an ❌BA from the University of ❌ichigan, former University of ❌ichigan football player Desmond Howard wished his fellow ❌ichigan Wolverine luck that one day he will get the ❌BA he has falsely claimed to have.

Desmond Howard, former University of ❌ichigan football player: “So rumor has it, you’re getting your MBA from Michigan. Man, I think that’s awesome. Now, listen, it’s not going to be easy… but with that being said, you know you’re there for a reason. So whatever you do, you know, don’t give up. Keep fighting. You’re going to get that MBA, and it’s going to be well worth it one day, my friend. So keep up the hard work. Pulling for you.

“I appreciate you being a big Michigan fan too. Thanks for your support. And why not make it four in a row against the Buckeyes, right? Alright, my man, Bernie, go Blue.”

Read More About Bernie Moreno’s Phony MBA:

  • Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio US Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno Doesn’t Hold An MBA, But Bio And Application Claimed He Does
  • WKYC: No, Ohio US Senate candidate Bernie Moreno doesn’t have an MBA from the University of Michigan, despite documents claiming he does: VERIFY
  • Roll Call: “MBA blues: A claim that Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno holds an MBA from the University of Michigan appeared on both his car dealership application and a short bio when Moreno served on the board of a Cleveland charity. However, the Ohio Capital Journal reports that Moreno… earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan but not an MBA.”
  • The New Republic: “A 2018 biography of Moreno from when he chaired the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees claimed that he held multiple degrees from Michigan, but he only has one. The claim that he had received an MBA also appeared on the website for a car dealership he owned in North Olmsted, Ohio.”
  • MSNBC: “In Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, when Republican hopeful Bernie Moreno joined the board of the Cleveland Foundation, his biography claimed he held an MBA from the University of Michigan. He does not have an MBA from the University of Michigan…”

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