Rep. Russo to serve on Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee

State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) has been appointed to the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee, a bicameral, bipartisan body that oversees the various facets of Ohio’s Medicaid program.

“Ohioans deserve the security of knowing that when they or a loved one are sick or injured, they’ll be able to get the care they need. That’s why I ran for office,” said Rep. Russo. “I look forward to bringing my experience to this committee to help address some of the critical healthcare issues facing Ohio families, like addiction, infant mortality and an aging population. By working together, we can promote efficiency, protect the integrity of Medicaid and improve health outcomes for all Ohioans, especially our most vulnerable.”

Russo has spent the last two decades advising leaders and policymakers on issues related to the healthcare financing and care delivery needs of seniors, vulnerable populations, veterans and military families. She earned a Doctor of Public Health in health policy from the George Washington University and a Master of Public Health in epidemiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.