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 bills can get passed.
1. Aim to reduce barriers to treatment for patients by balancing the ability of physicians to make decisions in the best interests of their patients.
2. Seek to reform the step therapy process not eliminate it.
3. Provides for exemptions for patients in certain circumstances in accordance with their treating physician’s recommendations