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SAVE THE DATE: ODA Spring Advocacy Events
SAVE THE DATE! The Ohio Dermatological Association invites you to our spring event: Pulling Back the Curtain: Ohio’s Legislative Process Unveiled Presented by ODA Lobbyist Monica Hueckel April 29th 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM RSVP for this event HERE Join us to gain insight...
SAVE THE DATE: Ohio’s Legislative Process Unveiled by ODA lobbyist Monica Hueckel
The Ohio Dermatological Association is pleased to host its second annual Legislative Update: *Ohio's Legislative Process Unveiled*, presented by ODA lobbyist Monica Hueckel. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. To...
Advocacy Update March 2026
The Ohio Dermatological Association is actively engaged in several critical legislative and regulatory efforts that directly impact dermatologists across Ohio. This includes: Ongoing advocacy around insurance-related legislation (please see the list below of bills the...
Stop Ohio APRN Independent Practice Legislation
The Ohio Dermatological Association, in partnership with the OSMA, is requesting your support in opposing the Ohio APRN Independent Practice legislation. Monica Hueckel, ODA lobbyist and OSMA VP of Advocacy, has been working diligently to prevent this bill from...
National Psoriasis Foundation – Event at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – October 19th, 2025
ODA Guide: Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) License Refresher and FAQ
ODA Guide: Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) License Refresher and FAQ ODA has received a number of questions from members concerning TDDDs, when they are required, and what to expect concerning inspections. The below refresher and frequently asked...
ODA to host annual advocacy day – May 22, 2024
The Ohio Dermatological Association will host the 2024 Advocacy Day at the Statehouse on Wednesday, May 22nd. During this day, we are looking for volunteers to meet with legislators to discuss potential issues such as Ban on Tanning, Modifier 25 reform and Scope of...
Telehealth Rules: Effective February 28, 2023
As we all have seen since the onset of the pandemic, physicians across Ohio have continued to embrace remote healthcare services. What started as a way to provide care due to the virus, has now blossomed to provide care to anyone with internet or phone access. In that...
Telehealth HB 122 – Update December 2021
December 13, 2021 The General Assembly passed HB 122 (telehealth) which would make many of the provisions regarding telehealth visits adopted by the Ohio Medical Board during the pandemic to become permanent. The bill will be effective 90 days after Gov. DeWine adds...
Government Relations Report – ODA July Board Meeting
The state budget process has concluded, and the legislature has started its summer recess. As we pass the midpoint of the year, here is an update about the final budget signed into law by the governor, and other priority issues. State Budget Update – HB 110 Last...
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