Affiliated Groups & Committees
The Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) is a statewide association representing Ohio physicians, residents, medical students and practice managers. The OSMA is affiliated with the American Medical Association (AMA) on the national level and county medical societies on the local level.
AMA
The mission of the American Medical Association is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Counties
Find points of contact for your county society here.
Alliance
The Ohio State Medical Association Alliance is a group of physician spouses dedicated to promoting the goals of both the OSMA and the AMA.
Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine
The Ohio State Medical Association Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine serves to promote the health and safety of thousands of Ohio’s interscholastic athletes through close cooperation with the Ohio High School Athletic Association, Ohio Athletic Trainers Association and other sports medicine organizations.
Organized Medical Staff Section
The Organized Medical Staff Section is the advocate, voice and resource for physicians who are members of the medical staffs and other organizations.
Delegation to the AMA
The Ohio Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) provides Ohio physicians a voice in the governance of the AMA.
Foundation
A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization created in 1977 to fund research and health education projects that promote excellence in health care for Ohio residents.
OSMA Focused Task Force on Accreditation
Accredits hospitals, organizations and institutions as intrastate (state or locally promoted) providers of continuing medical education activities.
Auditing and Appropriations Committee
Reviews the method of accounting for all accounts of the Ohio State Medical Association. Recommends the Association’s investment policy to Council and supervises the staff preparation of an annual budget for Council’s approval.
OSMA Focused Task Force on Education
Provides educational experiences by developing, implementing and evaluating high-quality professional activities based upon the needs and interests of Ohio physicians.
Connect to Justice
Formerly the OSMA Frivolous Lawsuit Committee
Focused Task Force on Health Insurance Reform
Works developing strategies that will help OSMA members navigate a complex system of third party payers and address unfair and abusive business practices of insurers in Ohio.
Committee on Judicial and Professional Relations
This committee may be involved in evaluation of physician/organization relationships and ethical matters affecting those relationships.
State Legislation Focused Task Force
Reviews and recommends policy positions to the OSMA Council on legislation introduced in the Ohio General Assembly which have some impact on the practice of medicine and delivering safe, high-quality patient care in Ohio.