Last week, Ohio physicians secured a major victory. Thanks to OSMA's advocacy work, SB 162 has passed both chambers at the Statehouse and is on the governor's desk awaiting his signature to become law. The legislation reforms the insurer payment audit process and places important limits on insurer takebacks—one of the most persistent administrative burdens facing physician practices. OSMA is thrilled to report this victory for one of our agenda items from our slate of insurance reform initiatives. 

Health insurers have full-time lobbyists to protect their interests every day. OSMA is that seat at the table for Ohio physicians.

OSMA engagement and advocacy is supported through membership dues—helping to move legislation from an idea to the Governor's desk. These victories are only possible when physicians invest in maintaining OSMA's strong, unified voice at the Statehouse, but there is still more work ahead on prior authorization reform, reimbursement challenges, physician workforce issues, and reducing your administrative burdens.

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