10/16/2025

Update on OSMA Activity with Insurance Reform Legislation

Over the last few weeks, there has been a significant amount of activity on numerous insurance reform proposals that OSMA is supporting in the Ohio Legislature. Make sure you are caught up on all of the progress these bills are making—read on for a quick summary of the hearings thus far!

10/16/2025

OSMA Legal & Regulatory Update: Rural Health Funding & the Lyon Case

Two major issues are taking shape this fall that could impact physicians and patients across Ohio—one tied to new federal funding for rural health care, and another involving how Ohio courts handle damages in medical malpractice cases. Here’s what you need to know.

10/15/2025

Government Shutdown & Medicare Claims

Important Notice from AMA's Federal Relations: CMS just issued updated guidance to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) instructing them to limit the Medicare claims hold for services provided on or after October 1, 2025, that are impacted by the expired Medicare legislative payment provisions, including telehealth services other than for behavioral or mental health care, and services provided in locations with a work geographic practice cost index (GPCI) below the 1.0 floor.

10/14/2025

OSMA Testifies in Support of Network Adequacy Legislation

OSMA VP of Advocacy, Monica Hueckel, recently testified in support of HB 219 in a hearing before the Ohio House Insurance Committee. HB 219 is sponsored by Rep. Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk). This legislation would establish standards for both the creation and maintenance of insurance networks and assure the adequacy, accessibility, transparency, and quality of health care services being offered under a network plan.