Ohio State Medical Association

04/24/2026

Every patient deserves a trusted physician to be on their side, explaining health conditions, answering questions, and ensuring patients truly understand their care. Physicians bring expertise, empathy, and years of training to the patient-physician relationship – and Medicaid protects a physician’s ability to provide care and ensures access to care for patients who need it most.

When we strengthen Medicaid, we strengthen the patient-physician relationship.

04/22/2026

The Doctors Company has approved a 2026 premium dividend of approximately $14.3 million, bringing the total of declared dividends to date to $500 million. We are pleased to announce that eligible members in Ohio will receive a dividend of 9 percent on policy renewal.

The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, announced today that it has approved a 2026 premium dividend of approximately $14.3 million, bringing the total of declared dividends to date to $500 million.

04/21/2026

OSMA members elected physician leaders who will help guide OSMA in its next chapter at the Annual Meeting earlier this month.

Congratulations to Mary E LaPlante, MD, FACOG, elected as President-Elect, and Laurel Barr, MD, as Secretary-Treasurer, along with those chosen for Council and the AMA delegation. We look forward to sharing more from these leaders in the months to come.

View the full election results here: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sp/Annual-Meeting_candidate-voting

04/18/2026

More than 1 in 4 physicians reported prior authorization has led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care. Dr. Bruce A. Scott underscores the importance of keeping treatment decisions between a patient and a physician in a recent testimonial.

“The patients and the physicians work together to develop a plan, and they know what is best for them. The insurance company should not be inserting themselves into that relationship.”

Check out the recent AMA PA Physician Survey:https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/617236/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

04/17/2026

The future of medicine starts with opportunity.

We are proud to introduce the 2026 Summer Scholars and inaugural Kumar Emerging Physician Leaders.

This summer, medical students will take part in clinical, research, and community health experiences. Physicians will pursue leadership and advocacy development opportunities.

Learn more about what they’ll be up to this year and follow their journeys with us:
https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/617763/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

04/16/2026

OSMA is excited to report another victory in our efforts to bring meaningful insurance reform to Ohio.

Today, Substitute Senate Bill 162 passed the Ohio Senate 33–0, reducing administrative burden on physicians through changes to the insurance payment recoupment process.

This legislation would:
• Shorten the insurer takeback window from 24 months to 12 months, improving predictability and financial stability for practices
• Extend the provider appeal period from 30 to 60 days, giving physicians a fair chance to respond to the complexities of takeback determinations
• Require electronic notification of takebacks when available, streamlining communication and reducing unnecessary administrative work

OSMA has supported SB 162 for over a year as part of a broader push for insurance reform. Today’s vote is an important step as the bill moves to the Ohio House.

Why this matters: Less time spent navigating payer processes means more time focused on patient care.

Follow along and stay engaged in OSMA advocacy:
https://ow.ly/OYaI50YKp1t

04/15/2026

Honoring leadership in action at this year’s OSMA Annual Meeting.

Dr. Elizabeth Muennich was recognized as Physician Advocate of the Year for her sustained commitment to advancing physician priorities, including direct advocacy at the Statehouse and ongoing engagement with policymakers to move key issues forward.

Dr. Lisa Bohman Egbert received the OSMAPAC Donor of the Year award, recognized for more than a decade of consistent support and investment in advocacy efforts that strengthen medicine in Ohio.

Both exemplify what it means to go beyond clinical care, showing up for the profession, for patients, and for the future of healthcare in Ohio.

04/14/2026

At this year’s Annual Meeting, Dr. Gary Katz was sworn in as President of the Ohio State Medical Association.

An emergency physician, Dr. Katz founded a practice focused on expanding access to care in Ohio’s rural and critical access communities, now serving tens of thousands of patients each year. His leadership across OSMA and the AMA has focused on access to care, physician advocacy, and protecting the physician-patient relationship. That experience now carries into his role as OSMA President and the work ahead.

We also recognize Dr. John Bastulli for his leadership over the past year, as he joins the line of Past Presidents who continue to shape the organization.

04/12/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Annual Meeting!

Over the course of the weekend, physicians from across Ohio came together to deliberate, vote, and move important work forward. 44 resolutions, leadership elections, awards, and critical conversations shaping the future of medicine in our state.

We are grateful to everyone who made this weekend such an incredible success!

We’ll be sharing highlights in the days ahead.

04/10/2026

Annual Meeting starts today! Take a look at everything you need for the weekend:
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If you’re with us in Columbus, we want to see it through your lens! Tag and use as you share. See you soon!

04/09/2026

ICYMI: HB 220 has passed the Ohio House, a big step forward on prior authorization reform.
This comes after continued advocacy to address requirements that can delay care and add administrative burden for physicians.

Read more details: https://ow.ly/KLe450YBVPF