State Legislation
Each year, the Ohio General Assembly considers dozens of new laws that govern the daily practice of DOs. Your association maintains regular contact with the legislature. OOA staff and volunteers testify at committee hearings and discuss concerns through personal contact with legislators. A grassroots network of individual physicians complements ongoing efforts in Columbus.
We are fighting on the front line in battles involving practice regulation, Medicaid reimbursement, BWC compensation, tort reform and HMO/insurance company regulation to name a few. These areas are controlled by the states, not the national governement. Members are encouraged to meet their state representative and senator and express their views on healthcare issues.
Pending Ohio Legislation
CLICK HERE for a Summary of Important State Senate & House Bills
To find bills by bill number, sponsor, or keywords, search for legislative information on the
Ohio General Assembly website.
To identify the name of your State Representative or Senator, and contact him/her by mail,
telephone or e-mail, click here.
DO Day at the Ohio Statehouse
DO Day at the Ohio Statehouse is a day-long event designed to increase visibility for the profession and advocate for physicians and patients. OOA members, medical students at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and members of the Advocates for the OOA are all invited to attend.
Since the first DO Day in 2002, the event format has varied. It has included a legislative luncheon, health fair with free screenings for the public, educational displays, OMM demonstrations, individual and group appointments with lawmakers, legislative briefings, speakers on relevant topics, and more.
Latest News
Physician Groups Voice Concern
Work on Budget Bill Continues
OOA Supports Private Insurance Market Proposals
OOA Supports Proposal to Enhance HB 125 Law
Budget Bill Introduced in Ohio House
Two-Year Spending Plan Includes Health Care proposals
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland released his two-year $54.7 billion state budget proposal, February 24, 2009.
DO Day in Columbus Slated for March 11
Event Features Legislative Seminar & Reception
The OOA will host DO Day in Columbus, March 11, 2009, at the Capital Club in downtown Columbus. The event is free and open to all OOA members, osteopathic residents, interns and medical students affiliated with the Centers for Osteopathic Research & Education. Pre-registration is required.
Ohio Primary Care Physicians Release Why Ohioans Deserve a Medical Home
New Publication Provides Legislators with Needed Information
The member organizations of Ohio Coalition of Primary Care Physicians have released Why Ohioans Deserve a Medical Home. The four-page color brochure will be distributed to all newly elected state and federal legislators.
DOs Testify at Medicaid Forums
OOA Pledges to Work with State to Improve System
William J. Burke, DO, and Carl M. Shapiro, DO, represented the profession at Medicaid Managed Care forums sponsored by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS).
DO Appointed to Insurance Advisory Committee
Task Force Issues Health Insurance Reform Recommendations
The State Coverage Initiative (SCI) team, appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland, issued a final report recommending healthcare coverage reform options for the State of Ohio.
House Committee Pares CARE Act
Gov. Signs HB 125
Measure Provides Physician-Insurance Contract Reform
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland signed one of the most sweeping physician-insurance industry contract reform bills in the nation into law, March 25.
OOA Legislative Seminar & Reception Set for April 16
All OOA Members Invited to Attend
OOA, Others Challenge Pharmacy Requirement
Groups Consider Legislative Fix
Representatives from the osteopathic, medical, podiatry and dental associations met with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy (OSBP) staff to protest the Board's strict interpretation of the law that requires physicians to obtain a terminal distribution license.
Take Action Now!
Voice Your Support for HB 125
Health Related Bills Sent to Governor's Desk
OOA, Others Ask for Meeting
Strickland Halts Reimbursement Increase
Ohio's governor surprised physicians and hospitals when he delayed the expected 3.2 percent Medicaid reimbursement increase slated for January 1, 2008.
