News

08/22/2019

Ohio Medicaid Seeks Input as it Begins to Select New Managed Care Partners

OOA Members Invited to Submit Comments

08/08/2019

Prevent Blindness Offers Free Children’s Vision Screening for Your Office

Includes Training, Certification, Equipment

07/08/2019

Now Accepting Nominations for Resident Trustee

06/14/2019

Buy a Coat, Welcome a New Student

New OOF Fund Established for White Coat Sponsorship

The OOA and its foundation (the Ohio Osteopathic Foundation) has a new program to help you connect with the newest members of the Ohio osteopathic family. Purchase a white coat for an incoming student!

06/14/2019

The Power of Provider Recommendations

An Update from Atlantic Health Partners

06/11/2019

Ohio Considers “Tobacco21”

[June 11, 2019]

An increasing number of states are raising the legal sales age for tobacco products to 21. Ohio legislators seem poised to do the same as part of the biennial budget bill.

05/30/2019

Coalition Offers Online CME Courses to Improve Physician Well-Being

The Ohio Physician Wellness Coalition (OPWC), of which the OOA is a member, launched six videos in its continuing medical education wellness video series.

05/14/2019

Six Win Osteopathic Medical Award at State Science Day

OU-HCOM Students Judge Projects

05/10/2019

House Passes State Budget Bill

[May 10, 2019]

The $69 billion budget package cuts taxes, raises the legal age to buy cigarettes, and establishes mandates on health care providers to address "surprise billing."

05/02/2019

OOA Awards Top Honors at Symposium

Osteopathic physicians in Ohio are doing incredible work for their patients, community, and profession. These DOs were honored during the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, April 24-28 in Columbus, as the OOA presented its highest honors.

03/21/2019

Get the Required Training to Recommend Medical Marijuana

State-Approved Course to be Offered in Columbus, April 24

03/18/2019

Doctor Mike to Keynote Symposium

The most followed doctor on social media who has 7 million followers will present "Social Media & Medicine," April 27, at the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium in Columbus.

03/15/2019

Gov. Mike DeWine Issues State Budget Proposal

[March 15, 2019]

03/13/2019

Columbus Osteopathic Association Presents 2019 Awards

Annual Meeting Set for March 13

J. Todd Weihl, DO, a COA past president, will receive the James F. Sosnowski, DO, Distinguished Service Award and Deborah Woods will receive the William I. Linder, DO, Advocate Award at the Annual Meeting & Dinner, March 13.

01/25/2019

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for an OOA Award

11/20/2018

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Ohio Osteopathic Symposium Poster Competition & Exhibition

Deadline to submit is January 31

11/16/2018

Support the Osteopathic Profession on #GivingTuesday

Make a donation to the Ohio Osteopathic Foundation

10/09/2018

OOPAC Issues Candidate Questionnaire

The OOA surveyed candidates for state legislative office in preparation for the November 2018 general election.

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.

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.

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.