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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

03/17/2026

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.


03/11/2026

OSMA CEO Discusses AI and Health Insurance Practices on WOSU Radio

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is helping physicians in certain aspects of clinical care, but it is also creating new challenges in delivering care and receiving payment for services. Health insurance companies are increasingly using AI across many aspects of their operations, raising concerns about how the technology may affect patient access to care and physician decision-making.


02/19/2026

Legislative Advocacy Update

The legislative session of 2026 has officially kicked off, with hearings in both the House and Senate over the past several weeks. OSMA has hit the ground running on our legislative priorities and we are picking up right where we left off with the momentum of last year on many critical issues.

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