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01/25/2019
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for an OOA Award
Details >11/20/2018
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Ohio Osteopathic Symposium Poster Competition & Exhibition
Deadline to submit is January 31
Details >10/09/2018
OOPAC Issues Candidate Questionnaire
The OOA surveyed candidates for state legislative office in preparation for the November 2018 general election.
Details >07/27/2018
OOA Installs President for 2018-2019
Physician from Dayton-area to Lead Statewide Group
Jennifer J. Hauler, DO, of Tipp City, was installed as president of the Ohio Osteopathic Association during a special ceremony and luncheon at the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, April 27, in Columbus.
Details >05/14/2018
OU-HCOM Students Judge State Science Day Projects for OOA Awards Program
Six win Osteopathic Medical Award
Details >05/04/2018
Addiction Policy Forum Launches Statewide Resource Line to Address Opioid Crisis in Ohio
Hotline provides confidential support from addiction counselors
Details >03/27/2018
Ohio Department of Insurance to Host “Welcome to Medicare” Events
Soon-to-be Medicare eligible Ohioans encouraged to attend
Experts will cover topics such as Medicare Part A and B benefits, Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, financial assistance and key deadlines. The events run April 3 to June 21.
Details >02/22/2018
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
OOA Discusses Palliative Care Issues with Rep. LaTourette
OOA staff and members have been seeking to exempt palliative care programs and hospice and palliative care certified physicians in programs owned by hospices from being considered pain clinics and, therefore, subject to pain clinic rules.
Details >10/13/2017
OOA Offers New Prescription Discount Card
The OOA Board of Trustees has approved offering a discount card which helps patients find the lowest cost option for prescriptions while requiring no financial commitment on the part of the participant or the OOA. This new partnership with RxCut will offer Ohio patients access to prescription medications at 50 to 87 percent rate reductions.
Details >05/16/2017
Osteopathic Medical Award Presented at State Science Day
OU-HCOM Students Judge Projects
Details >01/02/2017
New Strategic Vision Developed for Ohio DOs
With the help of facilitator Josh Mintz, of Cavanaugh Hagan Pierson & Mintz, a management consulting firm in Washington, DC, the process included one-on-one interviews with key informants, an online survey, focus groups, and a final summit with leaders from the OOA, OU-HCOM, CORE, and Osteopathic Heritage Foundations. Read more about the process and see copies of key recommendations and reports.
Details >07/10/2015
OOA Adopts Theme of "Let's PULL Together"
PULL Stands for "Pride, Unity, Loyalty and Legacy"
The theme was Inspired by OOA Past President Robert W. Hostoffer, Jr., DO, because of his passion for rowing and his love for the osteopathic profession.
Details >04/23/2009
FTC Issues Red Flag Rule Regarding Identity Theft
FAQ Helps Physicians Understand Rule
On November 9, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its Red Flag rule concerning identity theft. Under the rule, financial institutions and creditors are required to develop and implement a written identity theft program to identify, detect, and respond to possible risks of identity theft relevant to them.
Details >03/16/2009
Ohio Family Physicians Group Wins National Award
Ohioan Named Young FP of the Year
Details >02/27/2009
OOA Leaders Meet with Elected Officials
The OOA has been meeting with elected state and federal officials to discuss health care reform.
Details >01/06/2009
Public Health Council Revises Infectious Disease Rules
New Reporting Requirements Take Effect 1/1/2009
Details >01/01/2009
New Incentives to Promote the Use of Electronic Prescribing, or E-Prescribing
Beginning in 2009, and during the four years that follow, Medicare will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals who are successful electronic prescribers as defined by the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA). Eligible professionals will receive 2% incentive payments in 2009 and 2010; 1% incentive payments in 2011 and 2012; and a 0.5% incentive payment in 2013.
Details >12/17/2008
Ohio Organizations Advocate for Federal Recovery Package
OOA Among the 160+ Groups Requesting Aid
In response to the harsh economic conditions of the state, more than 160 organizations, including the OOA, sent a letter to President-Elect Barack Obama and the Ohio congressional delegation urging support of a federal recovery package that will help provide basic safety net services during this recession.
Details >12/16/2008
Health Care Leaders Convene for QI Summit
More than 180 health care leaders from various organizations and agencies throughout the state attended the Ohio Health Quality Improvement Summit, November 17-19, 2008, sponsored by the Office of the Governor, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, and the Ohio Business Roundtable.
Details >12/12/2008
Three Steps to e-Prescribing
Online Resources Available for Physicians
Through Medicare's e-prescribing, eligible physicians can save time, enhance office and pharmacy productivity, and improve patient safety and quality of care while earning incentives from Medicare.
Details >11/14/2008
Ohioans Receive National Awards
Several Ohioans were in the spotlight during the 113th AOA Convention and Scientific Seminar, held in October in Las Vegas.
Details >10/17/2008
Profession Cares About Domestic Violence Issues
OOA President Participates in News Conference
OOA President Barbara A. Bennett, DO, participated in Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day news conference at the Ohio Statehouse, October 8, 2008.
Details >10/02/2008
Governor Declares October 12-19 Living Wills and Advance Directives Week
Details >08/23/2008
DO Appointed to Insurance Advisory Committee
Details >07/28/2008
AOA House of Delegates Convenes in Chicago
Some 500 DOs convened July 18-19, 2008, for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) House of Delegates to consider almost 200 policy and procedural resolutions. Delegates also elected the 2008-2009 AOA officers and saw Carlo J. DiMarco, DO, an ophthalmologist and educator at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, installed as the organization's 112th president.
Details >05/30/2008
OOA Presents Osteopathic Medical Awards at State Science Day
The OOA awarded the Osteopathic Medical Award to six junior high and high school students at State Science Day, May 10, 2008.
Details >05/21/2008
OOA Announces 2008 Award Winners
Honors to be Presented at State Convention in June
Details >03/26/2008
April 1 Effective Date for Certain Rx Written on Tamper-Resistant Pads
The new federal law requires all non-electronic prescriptions for Medicaid patients to be written on tamper-resistant pads.
Details >03/25/2008
Gov. Signs Historic Physician-Insurance Contracting Reform Bill
Details >03/04/2008
Ohio DO Nominated to MedPAC
Prestigious Panel Advises Congress
American Osteopathic Association President Peter B. Ajluni,DO, has nominated Paul A. Martin, DO, of Dayton, to serve on the prestigious Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).
Details >02/28/2008
Provider Coalition Challenges Pharmacy Board Licensing
Details >02/19/2008
Participate in the Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey
Make Your Voice Heard!
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun distributing the third annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) to a new sample of Medicare providers.
Details >02/01/2008
Good News!
Gov. Reverses Decision Regarding Medicaid Fee Freeze
The OOA along with the Ohio State Medical Association, Ohio Hospital Association, and Ohio Children's Hospital Association met with Gov. Strickland two days before his press conference announcing his decision to reverse the freeze and give physician Medicaid providers a three percent line item increase starting in July (the first raise in seven years).
Details >02/01/2008
OOF Supports New Patient Sim Lab
Warren General Hospital Fund Provides Grant
Details >01/18/2008
OOA-CORE to Host Annual Research Poster Competition
Submit Abstracts by March 28
Details >12/19/2007
Strickland Halts Reimbursement Increase
Details >11/29/2007
Executive Committee Names New Legal Counsel
Eric Jones, an Of Counsel member of Madison and Rosan, LLP, in Columbus, was named OOA's legal counsel.
Details >11/02/2007
Profession Represented on Healthcare Reform Committee
Governor's Effort Seeks to Expand Coverage
George F. Dunigan was appointed to Gov. Strickland's Healthcare Coverage Initiative Advisory Committee, a panel of business, labor, hospitals, physician groups, consumers, government, insurers, and others
Details >08/09/2007
Ohio DOs Attend AOA House of Delegates
Delegation Wins Approval of Two Resolutions
Details >07/20/2007
Gov. Ted Strickland Signs State Budget Bill
Details >07/09/2007
Dr. Emlich Installed as OOA President
Details >07/09/2007
Ohio DOs Receive Awards During the OOA Convention
Details >07/09/2007
Ohio ACOFP Elects Officers, Presents Awards
Details >07/09/2007
AOA Campaigns to Prevent Medicare Cuts
Details >07/09/2007
CMS Offers Quality Reporting Resources
Details >2014 OOA
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