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Cardinal Health Foundation aims to improve prescription recycling, medication availability

Ohio's first ever statewide drug repository, in which Ohioans can donate certain drugs to be repurposed.

Ohio Attorney General Wins Temporary Restraining Order Against Thin Blue Line

Yost Takes Insurer to Court Over First Responders’ Unpaid Medical Bills

Blocks this entity from engaging in the business of insurance in Ohio after first responders are on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills!

State and Regional Oncology Affiliates Endorse Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act

OHOS Endorsement Included!

A Nearly 4% Reimbursement Increase in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Proposal

CMS Releases Proposed Rules for 2026: Physician Fee Schedule & Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System

CMS Finalizes 2025 Marketplace Integrity And Affordability Final Rule

On June 20, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability final rule aimed at addressing improper enrollments in the ACA Health Insurance Exchange for 2026.

Budget Reconciliation Bill Signed Into Law

The bill includes a 2.5% Medicare physician payment increase for 2026.

Fertility Preservation in People With Cancer: ASCO Guideline Update

OHOS to introduce a bill to ensure insurance coverage for Ohioans - See OHOS Legislative Update for announcement!

OHOS Statehouse Day Summary – June 4, 2025

OHOS June Legislative Advocacy Update

Latest updates on Ohio’s state budget, key healthcare legislation, a number of newly introduced bills including Gold Card/Prior Authorization that includes drugs and other upcoming advocacy efforts!

Visit OHOS at Booth #11001 at ASCO25 in Chicago

Will you be at ASCO in Chicago May 30th - June 3rd? Be sure to visit OHOS at the State Society Booth!

OHOS May Legislative Advocacy Update

Latest updates on Ohio’s state budget, key healthcare legislation, a number of newly introduced bills including Gold Card/Prior Authorization that includes drugs and other upcoming advocacy efforts!

OHOS Members - URGENT UPDATE - Necessary Action Steps for Patients Affected by Unauthorized Medicaid to Marketplace Plan Transfers

Oncology Coding Certification Course

Free to OHOS Members

Earn your CMB-ONC Certification! Sign up today!

OHOS April Legislative Advocacy Update

Latest updates on Ohio’s state budget, key healthcare legislation, a number of newly introduced bills including Gold Card/Prior Authorization that includes drugs and other upcoming advocacy efforts!

URGENT: Fraudulent Medicaid-to-Marketplace Plan Enrollments – OHOS Member Action Required

Congress Extends Telehealth Through September 2025 but Fails to Address Medicare Physician Pay Cut

Action Steps for Patients Affected by Unauthorized Medicaid to Marketplace Plan Transfers

CMS Takes Aim to Reduce Improper Enrollments in the Health Insurance Marketplaces for Millions of Consumers

2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule

OHOS 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda

See Our Current Top Advocacy Priorities for 2025!

Congressional Bill Could Reverse Medicare Cuts and Increase Physician Pay

OHOS Calls on Congress to Stop Medicare Cuts and Extend Telehealth Access

Please urge your elected officials to safeguard our patients' access to telehealth before the deadline!

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Set to Expire March 31

Without congressional action, Medicare telehealth flexibilities will end on March 31, 2025, limiting access for millions of beneficiaries

OHOS March Legislative Advocacy Update

Get the latest updates on Ohio’s state budget, 340B program changes, key healthcare legislation, and upcoming advocacy efforts

FDA Safety Announcement: FDA Highlights Importance Of DPD Deficiency Discussions With Patients Prior To Capecitabine Or 5FU Treatment

Bill Introduced to Reverse 2.83% Physician Medicare Cuts

OHOS MEMBERS - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Join the OHOS Task Force to Oppose HB 21 which PROTECTS Health Care Ministries from Regulation!

OHOS "Spotlight" Webinar Series!

Did you miss this update on Paxman Scalp Cooling

• Recording and Handouts are Available!

ASCO - Spending Package Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities 3 Months

Bill provides flat funding for NIH, NCI till March 2025

American Relief Act: Telehealth Extended but Medicare Payment Cuts Remain a Threat to Oncology Care

Breaking News: Telehealth Expansion, Medicare, and PBM Reforms Included in Proposed Federal Spending Bill

Wishing You Happy Holidays and a Bright Start to 2025!

Congress Introduces Legislation to Address Significant Cuts to Oncology Payments Under the 2025 Medicare Fee Schedule

2.83 Percent Medicare Physician Reimbursement Cut Finalized for 2025; Estimated 4 Percent Cut for Medical Oncology

Take Action: Protect Patient's Access to Telehealth

Without action, Medicare regulations will revert to their pre-pandemic state, preventing Medicare patients from accessing telehealth services from the comfort of their homes.

CMS Releases 2025 Final Rules for Physician Fee Schedule, Outpatient Hospital and More!

Important Alert for OHOS Financial Counselors and Administrators: Medicare Part D Changes and Potential Impact on Cancer Patients' Financial Assistance

Important OHOS Update: Aetna Claim Denials Resolved

Special Notice - Potential IV Solution Shortage

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Update

Mandatory Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing

Cancer Group Panel Assesses Evolving Landscape For The Disease

OHOS with ASCO Advocating for Congress to Pass National Prior Authorization Reform when they Return From Recess!

OHOS Members - You can help too!

ASCO - 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and Its Impact on Oncology

Recorded Webinar Available

Federal Trade Commission Report: Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Powerful Middlemen Inflating Drug Costs and Squeezing Main Street Pharmacies

CMS Releases 2025 Proposed Rules for the Outpatient Hospitals (OPPS) and the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)

Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act (H.R. 5526) Goes to House Floor for Vote 

Bill addresses the Stark Law which required patients to pick up medication in person, prohibiting mail delivery by practices or even pickup by a caregiver.

Almost 90% of Oncology Practices Still Report Drug Shortages: New NCCN Data

July Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead

Read about OHOS Day on the Hill in Columbus and the Latest Advocacy Developments

June Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead

Read about OHOS Day on the Hill in Columbus and the Latest Advocacy Developments

ASCO Sets Six Guiding Principles for AI in Oncology

Update to ASCO-ONS Antineoplastic Therapy Administration Safety Standards Expands Scope to New Therapies and Sites of Care

CMS Reopens Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) With Payment Boost, Extends Model to 2030

CMS Finalizes Rules Codifying More Prescription Drugs as Essential Health Benefits, Improving Health Equity, Addressing Biosimilar Substitutions

May Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead

Read about the Latest Developments Regarding the Biomarker Bill as well as Two New Bills Just Introduced!

United Healthcare, Optum, and Change Healthcare Involved in Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Data Breach

New ASCO Guideline Recommendations Answer Key Questions About Vaccinating Adults with Cancer

April Update: OHOS & Lobbyist, Matt Whitehead

Read about the Latest Developments Regarding the Ohio Prior Authorization Gold Card Bill and the Removal of Drugs - We Need Your Help To Address This!

Enhancing Access: Ohio's Drug Repository Program Evolution