On March 22, Ohio academy of Family Physicians Past President and Public Policy Committee Vice Chair Sarah Sams, MD, will testify before the House Health Committee in support of House Bill (HB) 72, a proposal that seeks to minimize barriers to treatment by improving the step therapy process. The OAFP strongly supports HB 72 and companion bill Senate Bill (SB) 56. Dr. Sams’ testified on March 7 before the Senate Health, Human Services, and Medicaid Committee in support of SB 56.
Read Dr. Sams’ testimony and send a message to your legislator in support of legislation to simplify the step therapy process via the AAFP Speak Out website. The process is quick and easy. Contact your state representative and state senator today.