Ohio State Medical Association

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day! 🩺❣️

Today, we recognize the work of physicians everywhere.

That work shows up every day in caring for patients, and in the leadership and advocacy that shape care across communities. It continues with how physicians support and guide the next generation, while they continue to learn and grow throughout their careers.

At OSMA, we work alongside physicians to advocate for their patients and communities, address the challenges physicians face every day, and support physicians across every stage of their careers. As the largest physician-led organization in Ohio, that shared effort drives what we do.

Thank you for everything you bring to the profession!

03/26/2026

Yesterday, OSMA was at the Statehouse providing testimony on two bills with significant implications for physicians across Ohio:

• SB 162: Would establish a 12-month limit for insurers to audit paid claims, extend the time physicians have to appeal takebacks, and require electronic notification when available. OSMA supports these changes because they would provide more predictability, improve financial stability for practices, and reduce administrative burden.

• SB 36: Would revise the law governing the practice of optometry. OSMA and OOS oppose the bill due to concerns about surgical training requirements, patient safety, and lack of physician oversight for procedures.

Watch the testimony & learn more about the SB 36:
https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/show/185825

03/25/2026

Breaking update: HB 220 has now passed the Ohio House in a vote of 80-11.

This bill is one of a series of insurance reform proposals OSMA has been spearheading support for in the Ohio Legislature and is intended to streamline prior authorization requirements that can delay care and create significant administrative burden for physicians.

Learn more: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/616154/_PARENT/layout_details-news/true

03/25/2026

They matched. 🎓

Our 2023 Summer Scholars are beginning residency programs across the country — many continuing their training right here in Ohio.

The OSMA Foundation supported these future physicians early in their journey and will continue celebrating them at every stage that follows. We are proud to see where their paths are leading and the difference they will make for patients and communities.

Explore past Summer Scholars and learn more about the program:
https://www.osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sp/summerscholars

03/24/2026

The March 2026 Malpractice Risk Review from The Doctors Company focuses on neurology.

Resources like these help physicians stay informed on emerging risk trends, support safer care, and navigate the realities of today’s practice environment.

To access three complimentary analyses to help reduce patient harm and malpractice exposure, visit: https://ow.ly/ts4u50Yxxv8

03/23/2026

Administrative burden continues to shape daily practice in Ohio, from prior authorization delays to ongoing payer challenges. OSMA is meeting directly with health plan CEOs to address these issues.

Join Todd Baker, CEO of OSMA, for a live Member House Call update following his recent conversations with payer leadership across the state.

You’ll hear:
• What payers are saying
• Where challenges persist
• What OSMA is pressing for
• Progress toward reducing administrative burden

Join us this Thursday at noon for a lunchtime update for OSMA Members.

📅 March 26, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual | Members Only

Register here:
https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/calendar/363778/_PARENT/layout_details/false

03/20/2026

On Match Day, we celebrate the next step in a medical student’s training to become a trusted healer and advocate for their patients. This day reminds us that working with patients is the reason physicians become physicians: to heal and save lives. Learn more about OSMA's Residents & Fellows Section: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sp/rfs

We are dedicated to improving the practice of medicine for you, your staff, and your patients by representing your best interest on key state and federal legislation, providing you with efficient business solutions and by saving you time and money through our Preferred Partner Program.

03/19/2026

OSMA weighs in during additional legislative hearings this week on key issues affecting medical practice and patient care, including physician-administered drugs (“white-bagging”), regulating midwives, and childhood vaccinations.

Read the full update:
https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/615697/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

03/18/2026

Mental health challenges affect every specialty and every community we serve.

We are pleased to share this opportunity for our Ohio physicians to come together across disciplines to strengthen mental health care.

OSMA members are eligible to receive $100 off registration for the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association - Public Page Annual Psychiatric Educational Summit using code PRES26.

📅 April 18–19, 2026
📍 Hilton Polaris Columbus
🎓 Up to 9.5 CME credits

This practice-focused conference is open to physicians of all specialties and addresses the real-world mental health needs seen every day in patient care.

OPPA's goal is simple: align across specialties, strengthen collaboration, and move the movement forward together.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://ohiopsychiatry.org/aws/OPPA/pt/sp/annualpsychupdate

03/17/2026

Big news for insurance reform in Ohio: House Bill 220, one of a series of proposals OSMA has been spearheading support for in the Legislature, was voted unanimously out of the House Insurance Committee Tuesday morning.

Having cleared its first major hurdle in the path to becoming Ohio law, the bill now heads to the House floor for a full House vote.

Follow its progress and read more:
https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/615479/_PARENT/layout_details-news/true

03/17/2026

OSMA recently met with Central Ohio Urology Group alongside Rep. Brian Lorenz for Ohio for a practice visit in Worthington.

Practice leadership shared firsthand how mounting financial pressures and insurer downcoding are affecting reimbursement and practice operations.

Thank you to Jason Guagenti, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Jonathan Corbett for hosting this important conversation.

Practice visits like this are one of the ways OSMA Group Membership provides opportunities for organizations to engage directly with policymakers on issues affecting medical practice and patient care.

Interested in how OSMA Group Membership could support your organization? Contact Kyle Skinner at kskinner@osma.org to start the conversation today.