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| | As the new Ohio General Assembly begins in January 2025, the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants is undergoing its own transitions within the government affairs domain. Read on to hear about the outgoing and incoming Government Affairs Committee chairs and new lobbying partner. |
| | Longtime OAPA Government Affairs Committee Chair Rev. Josanne Kissel Pagel M.Div., MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, C-EBS, Karuna®RMT is passing the torch to the next generation of advocacy leadership. President Nathan Hart recently caught up with Pagel to reflect on and celebrate her many years in the government affairs role. |
| | The Remen Institute for the Study of Health & Illness (RISHI) contributes to healing the culture of health care through programs, tools, practices, and resources to enable health professionals to sustain their service values, their humanity, and their passion for their work. OAPA members are now eligible for a discount on select RISHI workshops in 2025! |
Top | | Leaders from OAPA and Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses recently came together to investigate a critical issue affecting healthcare delivery in the state. A major health insurance company had enacted a policy change that would eliminate PAs as recognized primary care providers (PCPs) in several hospitals across Ohio. Such a move would have restricted patients’ access to timely, high-quality care and undermined the pivotal role of PAs in primary care. OAPA worked closely with various stakeholders at the state and national level as well as health system leaders. These efforts proved successful. The insurer reconsidered its proposed policy, preserving the ability of PAs to serve as PCPs. This victory reinforces the importance of advocating for policies that protect access to care and support a diverse and capable healthcare workforce. |
| | Cardi-OH is a statewide collaborative of health care professionals who share best practices to improve cardiovascular and diabetes outcomes and eliminate disparities. Cardi-OH Radio podcasts highlight national, state, and local leaders discussing timely topics for primary care clinicians. Recent episodes have covered sudden cardiac death in athletes, the link between migraine and cardiovascular disease, overcoming obstacles to healthy eating, the rising threat of atrial fibrillation, and more. |
| | The PA Licensure Compact, of which Ohio is proud to be a member, is currently in development by the PA Compact Commission. Since its inaugural meeting in September, the Commission has been diligently working on establishing key components for launch, including rules, finances, technology, communications, and more. The Compact is expected to become operational in 2026. Stay updated on the Commission's progress by visiting their website. |
Top | | Are you a PA student with a story to tell? Do you have a unique background, or did you take an unusual career path to get to PA school? Don't be shy - reach out to us! We are always looking for PA students (and PA-Cs) to spotlight to help build connections in OAPA. Fill out a spotlight form for yourself, or for a friend, today! |
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| | Recent OAPA Bylaws Amendments PassOAPA members voted overwhelmingly in December to pass the proposed bylaws amendments. The new changes are now in effect. Thank you, voters! |
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