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We are bringing physicians together
for a healthier Ohio.

The Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) proactively and persistently advocates for effective healthcare policy outcomes, provides professional development opportunities for physicians, and promotes useful resources that advance patient care and the medical profession. Established in 1846, OSMA is the leading voice of physicians, residents and medical students in Ohio.

“I have professionally benefited from OSMA membership through mentorship, networking, discounts on loan refinancing and access to products and services that improve my practice's performance and profitability.”

~ John Corker, MD

“OSMA is working diligently behind the scenes—making sure our collective voice is heard on timely issues for Ohio physicians.”

~ Jeffrey Leipzig, MD

 


Welcome to the largest physician-led organization in Ohio! 
I look forward to engaging with OSMA members to learn what OSMA membership means and how our association can better support your medical practice.

Dr. Bastulli

John Bastulli, MD, FASA
OSMA President

 

Latest News

03/25/2026

Prior Authorization Legislation Passes in Ohio House

HB 220 Passes on the House Floor

OSMA is thrilled to report that House Bill 220, critical prior authorization reform legislation, just passed on the floor of the Ohio House today in a vote of 80-11.


03/19/2026

OSMA Weighs In During Additional Legislative Hearings This Week

In addition to House Bill 220 and House Bill 579, OSMA is tracking numerous other issues that had committee hearings this week, including: physician-administered drugs (aka: "White-Bagging"), regulating of midwives, and childhood vaccinations.


03/17/2026

Prior Authorization Legislation Clears Major Hurdle

HB 220 Voted Out of House Insurance Committee in Unanimous Vote

OSMA is excited to report that House Bill 220, one of a series of insurance reform proposals we have been spearheading support for in the Ohio Legislature, was voted unanimously out of the House Insurance Committee Tuesday morning. The bill now heads to the House floor for a full House vote. This is a huge step in the legislative process and means that this legislation has cleared its first major hurdle in the path to becoming Ohio law!


03/12/2026

CMS Encourages Physicians to Use New Medicare Advantage Complaint Form

OSMA meets monthly with staff from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Chicago Regional Office to discuss a variety of issues affecting physicians and their patients, including ongoing challenges with Medicare Advantage plans.

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