10/31/2023

AI and Healthcare: Past, Present, Promise, and Peril

October 31, 2023 – Artificial intelligence has gained a strong foothold in healthcare. This article from The Doctors Company and TDC Group, offers guidance on how healthcare providers should exercise extreme caution and diligence when utilizing AI in their practices.

09/26/2023

Physician Well-Being Reflection from Our OSMA President

September 26, 2023 – Earlier this month I had the privilege of participating in an extremely important event and campaign focused on improving physician well-being and normalizing the discussion on mental health.

09/14/2023

National Physician Suicide Awareness Information

September 14, 2023 – OSMA is partnering with Disappearing Doctors to cohost an event The Disposables—an original collection of portraits honoring the 400+ physicians who die by suicide each year. The Disposables—created by artist Jeremy Rosario—depicts handcrafted portraits made from donated disposable medical supplies from doctors’ workplaces. The portraits will be on display for public viewing at the COhatch The Gateway starting on Monday Sept. 18 through Oct. 20.

09/05/2023

Noncomplaint Patients Increase Liability Risks for Practitioners

September 5, 2023 – The Doctors Company, outlines a number of patient safety strategies to manage noncompliant patients.

08/01/2023

Dealing With Online Patient Complaints

August 1, 2023 – Clinicians are understandably concerned about their reputations and the consequences of any negative comments posted about them on social media platforms. Although the web can be a powerful tool for healthcare practices, it becomes problematic when patients post unfavorable opinions.

05/31/2023

Post Public Health Emergency FAQ

May 31, 2022 – The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023, which changes many federal policies established during the pandemic. OSMA is working to keep members updated as guidance is available.

05/08/2023

COVID-19 Vaccine Expiration Reminder

May 8, 2023 - This week, the Ohio Department of Health sent out a reminder to providers of COVID-19 vaccines about recent expiration awareness. NOTE: All remaining doses of Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine expired on Saturday, May 6, 2023. 

05/03/2023

Updates to Coverage for COVID-19 Tests

May 3, 2023 - The ending of the Public Health Emergency may impact an individual’s coverage of COVID-19 tests. CMS is encouraging that you know these changes and share the New Consumer Fact Sheet on COVID-19 tests.

04/24/2023

Webinars to Help Prepare for the End of the Public Health Emergency

April 24, 2023 - On May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is set to expire. Healthcare providers continue to implement COVID protocols and navigate the ever-changing healthcare regulations at both the federal and state levels, therefore it is important to take time to prepare for the ending of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). Here are some webinars to help you plan...

04/19/2023

Medical Student Abstract Poster Competition

New this year as part of the OSMA annual meeting, medical students were invited to submit an abstract for poster presentation. This was an excellent opportunity for students to become involved in the OSMA Annual Meeting and to enhance their reputation both within and outside their institution – and to network with physicians about policy, research, career interests and more.

04/11/2023

CMS Issues Final Rule Reforming Parts of Prior Authorization Requirements

April 11, 2023 – The rule creates enforcement provisions for misleading marketing schemes, removes barriers to care created by complex coverage criteria, and expands access to behavioral health care. OSMA joined with the American Medical Association in supporting these needed reforms.

04/04/2023

Interprofessional Consultants & Alternative Delivery Methods for Care

April 4, 2023 – CMS has changed the way health care is considered and paid not only by Medicare but many commercial insurance plans. Part of this change is the mandated requirement for Medicaid to cover many of these services as part of the standardization in health care delivery and reimbursement. More and more health care is provided in non- traditional ways.

04/04/2023

Remote Patient Monitoring: Considerations for Telehealth Care

April 3, 2023 – Prior to the pandemic, practitioner concerns over how to conduct a physical examination during a virtual visit created a significant barrier to telehealth. Thanks to appropriate telehealth use guidelines and technological advances, important components of an in-office visit, such as vital signs and point-of-care testing, are now becoming an in-home reality with remote patient monitoring.

03/06/2023

The OSMA Business Credit Card: Helping Members Achieve & Maintain Financial Success

March 6, 2023 – As part of its commitment to supporting the financial success of its members, OSMA has partnered with Mercantile Technologies to create the OSMA Business Credit Card, a credit card built specifically for OSMA members.

03/04/2023

Lessons in Preventing Button Battery Injuries

March 4, 2023 – According to a study published in Pediatrics, it is estimated that between 2010 and 2019, more than 70,000 emergency department (ED) visits in the United States were battery related among children under 18 years old.

03/01/2023

Summary of New ODM Initiatives Launched February 1

March 1, 2023 – One month ago Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) launched the Next Generation managed care plans, new Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and Fiscal Intermediary (FI). These initiatives provide an enhanced and personalized healthcare experience for ODM members with more transparency and visibility of care and services for providers. Here are some reminders...

02/20/2023

Public Health Emergency Expiration—Reminders

February 20, 2023 – It has been announced that the PHE will be extended through May 11, at which point it will permanently expire, marking the end of PHE extensions. Because the PHE has been in place for nearly three years, it can be difficult to remember which rules existed before then, and which have been temporary. Here are a few highlights of what is expected to change.

02/16/2023

Ohio’s New Telehealth Rules Effective Feb. 28—What to Know

February 16, 2023 – Physicians across Ohio have continued to embrace remote healthcare services. After a lengthy rule promulgation process, including our member feedback and input from OSMA, the Board has finalized new telehealth rules, which will become effective this month.

02/09/2023

Interstate Licensure for Telehealth Can Fuel Practice Growth

February 9, 2023 – When using telehealth to treat patients out of state, most healthcare professionals are mindful about licensure issues. But some are not aware that practicing without a license in a given state is not just malpractice, it is a criminal offense.

02/02/2023

Healthcare Staffing Shortages: Decrease Practice Risks

February 2, 2023 – With increasing regularity, staffing shortages have adversely impacted the delivery of healthcare and the availability of diagnostic and therapeutic resources. The ongoing scarcity of employees negatively influences the quality and depth of many primary and support roles at every level throughout the healthcare workforce—including physicians, dentists, advanced practice clinicians, allied health professionals, practice assistants, and front- and back-office specialists.

01/11/2023

Familiarize with OSMA's Strategic Plan (2023-2025)

January 11, 2023 – The OSMA Council (Board of Directors) met in the summer and again in the fall to update the organization’s three-year strategic plan. Leadership approved five main issues areas to guide the organization’s work the next three years.

01/11/2023

Flu, RSV, or COVID-19? Convergence of Three Viruses Creates Risk of Diagnostic Errors

January 11, 2023 – Understanding the differences between the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 will help prevent misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis when patients present with respiratory symptoms. Learn more from TDC's latest article.

12/18/2022

Reminder: 2022 MIPS Extreme & Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Applications

December 18, 2022 – The American Medical Association (AMA) sent OSMA the following communication to remind members about an important MIPS deadline and advocacy efforts to extend opportunities for filing.

08/01/2022

Your Well-being Checkup And Referral Engagement Service

August 1, 2022 – The need for well-being support has never been higher, and the OSMA Foundation is supporting Ohio's healthcare workforce with a way to measure factors like personal anxiety, depression and burnout and connect with credible resources who can help.

02/16/2022

Member Q&A with John A. Bastulli, MD

February 16, 2022

01/24/2022

Council Q&A with Shannon C. Trotter, DO

January 24, 2022

12/20/2021

Member Q&A with Jeffrey R. Leipzig, MD

December 20, 2021

11/22/2021

Council Q&A with John R. Corker, MD, FACEP

November 22, 2021

10/14/2021

Council Q&A with Gregory Surfield, MD, FACS

October 13, 2021

09/07/2021

Council Q&A with Michelle Knopp, MD

September 7, 2021

08/24/2021

Council Q&A with Mary LaPlante, MD, FACOG

August 24, 2021