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Call To Action
The Ohio Dermatological Association is asking members to support Ohio Dermatopathologists by sending the attached letter to Anthem, asking them to reconsider narrowing the Dermatopathology Networks and the drastic rate cuts. These plan changes will cause disruption to...
Statehouse News Coverage: Physicians Oppose Ending Collaborative Nursing Agreements
Doctors groups pushed back Tuesday against a proposal to end a requirement that advanced practice registered nurses have collaboration agreements with physicians. The physicians raised concerns with the measure (HB 177) before the House Health Committee, saying that...
DERMATOLOGISTS SAY SUNSCREEN IS A VITAL TOOL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SKIN CANCER, THE MOST COMMON CANCER IN THE U.S.
DERMATOLOGISTS SAY SUNSCREEN IS A VITAL TOOL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SKIN CANCER, THE MOST COMMON CANCER IN THE U.S. During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the American Academy of Dermatology is asking the public “Do you use protection?” and encouraging consumers to...
SHARE YOUR VOICE!! Ask Congress to Promote Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Together, our voices can make a difference! Support Skin Cancer Awareness Month This May Ask Congress to Promote Skin Cancer Awareness & Prevention In an effort to raise congressional support for skin cancer prevention, awareness, and education, Representative...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: ODA Advocacy Day
Save the Date Ohio Dermatological Association – Advocacy Day Wednesday, May 15 @ Ohio Statehouse in Columbus The ODA is hosting its annual Advocacy Day on May 15th from 9am - 6pm. We will be visiting with legislators during the day and ending the day with a...
Ohio’s Lame Duck Legislative Session 2018 – What Happened & What You Should Know
The final months of 2018 were a whirlwind beyond the usual frenzied legislative activity of “lame duck” – with Ohio’s legislators staying in session until just days before the Christmas holiday, and returning for more action just days after. This scenario is extremely...
New Law Overhauls Health Insurers Step Therapy Protocols
After a late push by supporters at the end of the 132nd General Assembly, a proposal to set restrictions on health insurers' step therapy protocols has reached the end of the legislative process. The measure was folded into separate legislation that would allow...
Step Therapy Media: Columbus Dispatch
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20181113/bill-would-streamline-prescription-relief-for-patients The Columbus Dispatch Bill would streamline prescription relief for patients By Catherine Candisky The Columbus Dispatch Nov 13, 2018 Physicians and patient advocates are...
Share Your Voice regarding Compounding
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is currently revising its standards in its General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations. These standards are considered for adoption by incorporation by state pharmacy boards, CMS, CDC, and The...
November Step Therapy Update
The Ohio Step Therapy Coalition is anticipating a huge battle going into Lame Duck Session next week with the health plans to try to get the bills passed before the end of the year. Below are the key messages that our coalition needs to continue to use so that the...
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