News

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."

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.

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.

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.

03/16/2009

Ohio Family Physicians Group Wins National Award

Ohioan Named Young FP of the Year

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10/02/2008

Governor Declares October 12-19 Living Wills and Advance Directives Week

08/23/2008

DO Appointed to Insurance Advisory Committee

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.

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.

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.

03/25/2008

Gov. Signs Historic Physician-Insurance Contracting Reform Bill

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).

02/28/2008

Provider Coalition Challenges Pharmacy Board Licensing

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.

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).

02/01/2008

OOF Supports New Patient Sim Lab

Warren General Hospital Fund Provides Grant

01/18/2008

OOA-CORE to Host Annual Research Poster Competition

Submit Abstracts by March 28

12/19/2007

Strickland Halts Reimbursement Increase

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.

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

08/09/2007

Ohio DOs Attend AOA House of Delegates

Delegation Wins Approval of Two Resolutions

07/20/2007

Gov. Ted Strickland Signs State Budget Bill

07/09/2007

Dr. Emlich Installed as OOA President

07/09/2007

Ohio DOs Receive Awards During the OOA Convention

07/09/2007

Ohio ACOFP Elects Officers, Presents Awards

07/09/2007

AOA Campaigns to Prevent Medicare Cuts

07/09/2007

CMS Offers Quality Reporting Resources