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23-05-2025
- Business
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‘A great place to live;' New study ranks Dayton among most affordable cities
Daytonians will tell you the Gem City is a great place to live, but now there's research to prove it. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] New Center 7's Nick Foley spoke with the president of Dayton Realtors about the affordability of living in Gem City in 2025. TRENDING STORIES: 18-year-old killed in shooting in Dayton neighborhood identified Ex-morgue manager at Harvard Medical School admits to trafficking stolen human remains One of the deadliest plants in North America spreading in Ohio Results from a new WalletHub study revealed that the Dayton real estate market is the 9th most affordable in the country for smaller cities. The study scored Dayton high in cost per square foot and the cost of homeowners' insurance. Dayton Realtors President Kelly McCormick said the number of construction projects and new inventory also helps make Dayton the affordable and healthy market it is. 'What do I think? I think Dayton is a great place to live,' McCormick said. McCormick said she's seen the market trends and Dayton is up. 'We came out of a very, very harsh winter here that I think slowed some of the home sales down. But I think you're going to find out by the end of this year, we've had a very, very good year in the Dayton region,' McCormick said. The average number of sold units in the region jumped last month and is on par with April of last year while the average sales price has jumped more than $12,000, as reported on News Center 7 at 6:00. This means the average value of each of these homes sold is worth more. Whether Dayton homeowners are looking to buy or sell, McCormick said Dayton offers opportunities for all. 'If you've got a month to find a house, and you need eight months to build a house, you're going to choose a home that's already listed, already on the market with a real estate company. So, that continues to make sellers have a very good market for their homes, and it continues to drive buyers toward those sellers,' McCormick said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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19-05-2025
- Health
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Hospitals are now required to post clear prices for procedures
The state of Ohio now has a new law in place mandating that hospitals and healthcare systems make the price of every service they offer readily available to consumers. The idea is that you will soon be able to shop around for non-emergent procedures with the prices listed clearly in dollars and cents. News Center 7's Nick Foley looks closely into the change and whether it will make a difference. Imagine knowing exactly what you will be charged for a knee replacement, an appendectomy, or even a blood test. That has been the goal of a federal law since 2021 requiring hospitals across the country to have openly accessible files that include prices for every item and service they provide, but several watchdog groups say that just hasn't been the case. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: City IDs 3 family members killed after being hit train in Ohio; Toddler remains hospitalized Wawa awaits approval to take the place of vacant Frisch's restaurant, active apartment complex Grammy-nominated R&B artist to perform at Fraze Pavilion Ilaria Santagelo is the director of Research for Patient Rites Advocate website ( and she said the most recent report by her group in November revealed that the three largest systems in the area – Miami Valley Hospital, Kettering Health, and Mercy Health in Springfield were not compliant. 'Unfortunately, 69 out of 80 hospitals we reviewed in Ohio are not compliant with the federal price transparency rule,' Santangelo said. She continued by saying, 'If you go look at them, you're going to see the estimates, you're going to see the algorithms, and you're going to see those complicated formulas in lieu of dollars and cents prices, which will inhibit all Ohioans availability to be able to shop for care.' Foley said he reviewed the websites of all three Miami Valley hospital systems, looking to compare prices for a common back MRI. To find an estimate, you need to scroll to the bottom of the site and follow the prompts for price transparency. Then, you are given the option to find estimates by inputting insurance information or skipping the step to go without. Miami Valley Hospital and Premier Health revealed an estimated amount of just over $1,700. Springfield Regional/Mercy Health shows the procedure at just under $1,300. Meanwhile, Kettering Health posted an estimate of $965. However, keep in mind, estimates do not always equal actual charges. Ohio Representative Tim Barhorst of Ft. Loramie is determined to change the current landscape, co-sponsoring the Hospital Transparency Act that became law last month. The idea is to help patients understand and compare costs, and mandate that all systems put their services into dollars and cents or face fines. 'Many of them never had intensity compliant, and that's why this law in Ohio, Hospital Transparency Bill, was required to do this, and that's why we did it,' Barhorst said. The Ohio Department of Health is responsible for monitoring compliance and imposing penalties. Barhorst says ultimately it will be up to the patient on how the information provided affects their decisions, and he hopes long-term, other states will put similar measures into place. 'I think you're going to see the healthcare market go from a broken market with no prices and no real use for the consumer and the patient to having vibrant technology tools developed where we could use this, these prices, to help folks get the best price at the best location, and get the best outcomes as we move forward,' Barhorst said. As part of this story, News Center 7 reached out to Premier Health, Kettering Health, and Mercy Health in Springfield. All three declined on-camera interviews, but issued the following statements: Kettering Health Statement: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has confirmed Kettering Health is fully compliant with all price transparency guidelines. Because we are committed to continuous improvement, we validate our work with a third-party expert who specializes in this area and shares best practices. Community members can easily access the bill estimator tool on Kettering Health's website to better understand healthcare costs for an upcoming visit. This consumer-friendly tool provides a personalized estimate, including out-of-pocket costs, based on insurance and deductibles. Kettering Health also has customer service representatives available to answer questions related to billing, estimates, and costs of services. Though healthcare and its cost structure can be complex, Kettering Health is committed to creating exceptional experiences for everyone we serve by making healthcare easier to access, understand, and navigate. Premier Health Statement: Premier Health is committed to providing pricing information to help our patients make informed health care decisions and is fully compliant with federal and state price transparency regulations. Mercy Health (Springfield Regional): Mercy Health believes strongly in patient-centric price transparency, and helping our patients understand their potential liabilities and costs is important to us. We understand finances are part of patients' decision-making, and to do so, they need the best information possible. As such, we are committed to fully complying with hospital price transparency laws and are confident in our adherence to these regulations. Our pricing information has been reviewed and successfully passed the CMS Machine-Readable File (MRF) validator tool, ensuring that our data meets the required format and specifications outlined by CMS. All three also told News Center they are fully compliant with federal laws and are committed to being transparent with pricing. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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19-05-2025
- Health
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Medical Procedure Pricing: Are Hospitals Being Upfront? - Today On News Center 7 at 5:00
Imagine having the price in hand BEFORE your medical procedure—well, there's a new Ohio law in effect designed to make sure you do. But are hospitals complying? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7 Anchor Nick Foley investigates new and existing laws designed to help you make an informed decision about your health care choices--and he checks the report cards of local hospitals so far. Today on News Center 7 starting at 5:00. TRENDING STORIES: Common energy drink ingredient linked to leukemia cell growth, study says Coroner IDs human remains found in woods as Ohio missing man Mother, daughter killed, 5-year-old missing after being hit by train in Ohio [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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28-04-2025
- Business
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‘Such an honor;' Local small business helps create keepsake for NATO visitors
The NATO Assembly will descend upon Dayton in less than 4 weeks, and organizers are hoping the visiting dignitaries will be taking a small part of the Miami Valley back with them. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Nick Foley spoke with a local small business owner who is creating a keepsake for NATO visitors to take home with them on News Center 7 at 5:00 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: Popular seasonal ice cream shop not reopening for 2025 season Police looking for man who stole 14 cases of soda from Walmart 17-year-old killed in reported shooting The stitching continues at the Dayton Sewing Collaborative as hundreds of gift bags are being prepared for upcoming trips all over the globe. We will update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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23-04-2025
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Goodyear Blimp will celebrate 100 years of flight at local air show
Crowds at the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show will see a familiar logo coast through the sky as the Goodyear Blimp celebrates 100 years since its first flight. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Nick Foley spoke with the blimp's chief pilot about his plans to wow the airshow audience. Hear more about the history of the blimp and its capabilities LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30. TRENDING STORIES: Woman accused of attacking 11-year-old at public park, slamming head into slide Officers searching for 2 kids accused of robbing Riverside gas station Vape shop closed after owner arrested, accused of selling tobacco to children Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty said bringing the blimp to the air show in Dayton marks a major milestone in the company's history. 'We're excited to have all the airships working for us this year to really get out there and celebrate the 100 years of an airship. Because 100 years of a company is a pretty big deal, and for us to have a company within a company celebrating its own 100 years is really cool,' Dougherty said. Goodyear introduced the first 'helium-filled non-rigid airship' in 1925. Introduced as the 'Pilgrim,' the blimp traveled 95,000 miles and started the Goodyear Blimp program, according to a Goodyear spokesperson on their website. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
