Ohio State Medical Association

September 17, 2024 marks the 7th annual National Physician Su***de Awareness Day, dedicated to honoring the memory of colleagues who have died by su***de as we continue to raise awareness and discussion on how to prevent it.

OSMA’s Well-Being CARE service, as well as our partnership with Disappearing Doctors and the "Disposables" art exhibit, continues to promote discussions regarding physician mental health. Learn more and view helpful resources here: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/572710/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

Today more than ever, physicians need a voice. Join the over 8,000 Ohio physicians making their voices heard through OSMA for 2025, and get the rest of 2024 free. OSMA.org/membership

UnitedHealthcare announced the details of a prior authorization gold card program for physicians that they will implement in Ohio and across the nation starting October 1.

Find out everything you need to know here: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/572073/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

“So many things in health care are designed to be disposable... but our doctors can’t be one of them.”

Learn about "The Disposables" exhibit and how the campaign's partnership with OSMA helped change medical licensing requirements for the better, along with micro-habits to combat burnout, in this article from Healio:

Experts use art, ‘micro-habits’ to combat burnout, draw attention to physician su***de As part of the ongoing challenge to achieve work-life integration, experts are pursuing creative endeavors and practicing decompression to provide outlets for physicians struggling with burnout.During a panel at the Ending Clinician Burnout Global Summit, speakers described creative ways to draw awa...

Recognizing the signs of mental health distress is vital. In the past year, 7 in 10 medical students have reached out to peers they believed were experiencing mental health distress.

These conversations are crucial. Visit The Physicians Foundation’s NPSADay.org to learn more about how you can be prepared to help.

Mark your calendar for the 2025 OSMA Annual Meeting, April 4-6!

Visit our website to stay up-to-date on important deadlines, reminders and other details: osma.org/annualmeeting

The Ohio State Medical Association is here to help you focus on your most important job - treating patients.

Join OSMA today for 2025 and get the rest of 2024 free! OSMA.org/membership

Did you know that residents and fellows can join OSMA for just $30? For the price of around 6 coffees, you can take advantage of all the OSMA benefits, including networking, mentorship, contract reviews and more.

Learn more and join at OSMA.org/membership

The FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements has been struck down by a Federal District Court judge and will not be going into effect on September 4th.

Find the full details on what this means for physicians here: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/570984/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

Healthcare workers, your mental health matters. Check up on your emotional health with the anonymous CARE Assessment.

Free, personalized help is just 10 minutes away: wellbeingcare.org/

OSMA had the privilege of attending a special round-table discussion hosted by the Montgomery County Medical Society - OH, where area physicians came together to discuss concerns, share insights on current trends, and express their opinions in an open forum. Thank you for inviting us and allowing us to join these important conversations!

The Doctors Company is committed to providing an enduring national platform for advocacy for healthcare. Get the latest news on the ongoing threat to medical liability protections across the United States in the latest Government Relations Advocacy Update. Led by personal injury lawyer associations, various states are actively pursuing legislative and ballot initiatives that could undermine crucial protections. Learn more:

Government Relations Advocacy Updates Each issue of the Government Relations Advocacy Update provides insights into legislative and judicial actions that impact medical liability and the practice of medicine. We are committed to providing an enduring national platform for advocacy for healthcare.

OSMA has filed an advocacy brief in a case with the Supreme Court of Ohio defending physicians from broadening exposure in medical malpractice claims.

Learn more about the case and how we are working to maintain protections for Ohio’s health care professionals: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/570428/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

Today more than ever, physicians need a voice. OSMA is Ohio’s largest and oldest physician-led organization representing your voice at the state and federal level, and with all Ohio regulatory agencies.

Join today for 2025 and get the rest of 2024 free! OSMA.org/membership.

Whether you are signing your first employment contract or renegotiating a current one, it helps to have a trusted partner in your corner. Resolve is a top provider of physician contract review services and compensation data, and OSMA members get 20% off their services through our exclusive partnership!

Learn more at https://go.resolve.com/osma?utm_campaign=Ohio%20State%20Medical%20Association&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Last Friday, the US Fifth Circuit Court upheld a lower court surprise billing decision in favor of healthcare providers. Read more about the No Surprises Act and this latest update here: https://www.osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/569855/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

If you're a medical resident or fellow feeling lost in the world of contract reviews, OSMA is here to help! Our contract review services are just one of the ways we help set physician careers up for success.

Resident/fellow dues are just $30. Join today at OSMA.org/membership.

Thanks, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, for including OSMA in your M1 Orientation Medical Student Enrichment Expo!

That's a wrap on the Healthy Initiatives Hub at the with the Ohio Hospital Association. We loved seeing Ohio's future doctors explore and learn at the exhibit. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

Reaching out for support is critical to wellbeing. Physicians can prepare before a moment of crisis by identifying warning signs, coping strategies and more. Find resources from The Physicians Foundation and Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation at NPSADay.org. ***de

Greetings from the Ohio State Fair! OSMA was there this week alongside the Ohio Hospital Association and the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association to promote nutrition, wellness and health care careers at the fair's Lausche Youth Exploration Space.

Families and future physicians, stop by the exhibit, try on a white doctor coat and try your hand at the giant-sized Operation board game!

How familiar are you with the Ohio Health Information Partnership (OHIP)? It is the statewide Health Information Exchange serving physicians, hospitals, patients, and public health - and the focus of the latest edition of Ohio Medicine!

OSMA members can access the OHIP profile and the entire Ohio Medicine publication here (login required): https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sp/member-publications

The OSMA Advocacy team had an incredibly busy first half of the year! Here's a progress check-in on our advocacy agenda, plus a summary of what we have accomplished so far in this general assembly. https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/567964/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

At OSMA, your patients and practice are our priority. We offer exclusive benefits for all members, and for a limited time physicians can join for a reduced rate of just $140 for the rest of 2024! OSMA.org/membership

The Ohio Department of Medicaid launched new features last month in the Ohio Medicaid Enterprise System (OMES). Here's what providers and PNM users need to know about the changes.

https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/567397/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false

Addressing drivers of health, like utilities access, is critical to improve health equity and the overall health of our nation. The Physicians Foundation’s Let’s Take 5 campaign supports physicians to meet their patients’ needs. Learn more: https://physiciansfoundation.org/take-five/

Have a safe, happy and healthy 4th of July!

As administrative burdens, prior authorizations, insurance company hassles, and other regulations consume your attention, OSMA is here to help you focus on your most important job: treating patients.

Learn more about the unique benefits of OSMA membership and join today by visiting OSMA.org/membership. For a limited time, physicians can join for the remainder of 2024 for just $140!