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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 as we continue our focus on advocacy for our patients and our profession, support for physicians and our practice environments, and the development of future physician leaders who will carry our profession forward.

Gary R. Katz, MD, MBA, FACEP

OSMA President

 

Latest News

11/12/2026

Why Ohio's Physicians Are Speaking Out About Out-of-Network Payments

Across Ohio, physicians provide medically necessary care on a daily basis, often in emergencies or in specialties where there are no in-network options available for patients, and yet these physicians receive insurance reimbursement for that care that bears little resemblance to what that care cost to deliver. This financial burden is unfortunately a major contributor to hospital and practice closures we see here and across the country.


11/12/2026

Liability for Clinical AI: accountability with clinical authority

As AI assumes an expanding range of functions in clinical care, questions about responsibility for patient harm are becoming more urgent. Existing liability frameworks were not designed for technologies in which physicians, developers and deploying organizations exercise different degrees of authority and control.


11/11/2026

Transition in OSMA Focused Task Force on Accreditation Leadership

After 35 years of dedicated service to the Ohio State Medical Association’s (OSMA) Focused Task Force (FTF) on Accreditation, Dr. Jay Williamson will be stepping down as Chair, effective January 1, 2027. Dr. Williamson has served as Chair for more than 20 of those years, providing extraordinary leadership, expertise, and commitment to the FTF and to continuing medical education (CME) throughout Ohio.


11/04/2026

Ohio Legislative Lame Duck Set to Begin in Wake of 2026 General Election

Now that the election results are in, OSMA’s Advocacy team is set to dive headfirst into several priority legislative efforts during the legislature’s lame duck session.


11/02/2026

Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program Applications

Applications for the Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Programs are being accepted through November 25th, 2026.

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