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LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Another Round of HB 73 Opposition Testimony from OAPA
House Bill 73, which presents multiple significant risks to patient safety and Ohio's healthcare practice integrity, will have a 4th hearing in the Senate Health Committee on December 11. OAPA has submitted additional opposition testimony in effort to defeat this bill.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: OAPA Gives Further Interested Party Testimony on SB 196
Senate Bill 196 regarding global signature authority for APRNs, which was passed by the Ohio Senate in June, had a 3rd hearing in the House Health Provider Services Committee on December 10. OAPA Immediate Past President Matthew Freado again gave interested party testimony, seeking the addition of PAs to this common sense, practice-advancing bill.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Protect Patient Safety: Oppose HB73
It's a race to the finish line, as the 135th Ohio General Assembly comes to a close at the end of 2024. House Bill 73, which presents multiple significant risks to patient safety and Ohio's healthcare practice integrity, could pass out of committee, onto the Senate floor, and into the Governor's hands. Reach out to your Senator NOW to let them know that HB73 is bad for Ohio. We have a template letter ready to make the outreach easy and convenient for you!
OAPA Receives AAPA Advocacy Grant Funding for an Impactful 2025 Legislative Year
In October, OAPA submitted a grant proposal requesting financial support for an impactful, game-changing legislative year in 2025. OAPA seeks not only to advance the interests of PAs in our state but also to serve as a model and catalyst for other AAPA constituent organizations to enhance their advocacy efforts and advance the PA profession nationwide. We are excited to announce that AAPA has awarded OAPA with grant funding!
OAPA Selects New Lobbying Firm
Earlier this year, the OAPA Board of Directors launched a lobbyist search process. After receiving and reviewing proposals and conducting interviews, one firm emerged as the best choice for helping OAPA achieve its legislative goals. Read on for more information about OAPA's new lobbying partner.
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Wed
8
2025
January 8, 2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM EST
OAPA Region 1 & 2 Dinner - Schizophrenia Transitions of Care & Treatment
Presented by Teva
Blue Point Grille, 700 West St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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22
2025
January 22, 2025
6:00PM - 7:30PM EST
OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner
Bayer's Kerendia and management of chronic kidney disease
Jag's Steakhouse, West Chester