The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) advocacy team monitors healthcare related legislation, rule changes, and legislative updates for Ohio’s family physicians.
To access the OAFP Bill Tracker, visit the OAFP Public Policy webpage and click on the Bill Tracker icon.
Read on for this week’s updates and contact Advocacy Coordinator Kaela Springhetti with questions or for ways to get involved.
Request for Feedback on Proposed Rule for Parkinson’s Disease Registry Provider Reporting Requirement
Source: Ohio Department of Health
The 135th Ohio General Assembly passed legislation requiring the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to establish and maintain a Parkinson’s Disease Registry for the collection and monitoring of the incidence of Parkinson’s disease in Ohio. The law also requires designated physicians and other healthcare professionals to report each individual case of Parkinson’s disease or a Parkinsonism diagnosed on or after a date determined by the ODH director of health in a format specified by the director. These requirements are outlined in Ohio Revised Code Section 3701.25. ODH also formed a Parkinson’s Disease Registry Advisory Committee (PDRAC) as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 3701.252.
ODH has been working with the PDRAC to develop the registry and draft a proposed rule regarding the reporting requirement and the information that must be reported to ODH. We are seeking stakeholder feedback on the draft rule before continuing through the rule review and approval process.
If you have any feedback/comments/questions, ODH would appreciate receiving them via the below email or U.S. mail address no later than Friday, October 9. Please include the words “Comments to Proposed Draft Parkinson’s Disease Registry Rule” in the subject line of your email or in feedback via U.S. mail as indicated.
Office of the General Counsel [Draft Parkinson’s Disease Registry Rule]
Ohio Department of Health
246 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
ODHRules@odh.ohio.gov
Request for Public Comment: Rule Review – Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Source: Ohio Department of Insurance
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBM’s) are companies that may contract with insurance plans in order to manage prescription drug benefits. PBM’s can negotiate prices with drug manufacturers, create and manage formularies, process prescription claims when a pharmacy bills an insurance plan, negotiate contracts with pharmacies, manage networks and administer programs, and receive payments and or rebates.
The proposed rules establish standards for how PBMs must be licensed and overseen in Ohio. It requires PBMs to meet strict qualifications, provide complete and accurate application information, and maintain insurance coverage to protect consumers. The regulation also ensures transparency by requiring PBMs to report changes in ownership or business operations, renew their licenses annually, and follow rules designed to prevent fraud or misconduct. Together, these licensing requirements help the state verify that PBMs operating in Ohio are trustworthy, properly managed, and accountable, strengthening consumer protection, and maintaining the integrity of the prescription drug system.
- 3901-12-01 Licensing of pharmacy benefit managers
- 3901-12-02 Definitions.
View the Business Impact Analysis.
These rules are open for comment until Wednesday, October 7, at 11:59 p.m. Please send your written comments on these rules to eComment@insurance.ohio.gov and CSIPublicComments@governor.ohio.gov.
September Issue of AAFP’s Family Medicine Advocacy Rounds
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has released its September issue of Family Medicine Advocacy Rounds, a monthly tip sheet to educate, engage, and update you on the latest policy issues affecting family physicians and their patients.
- AAFP Announces Fall Immunization Recommendations
- Physician Leaders Tell Lawmakers to Protect Primary Care
- Family Physicians Ask Congress to Support Payment Reform
- AAFP Supports Legislation to Improve Access to Obstetric Care
- AAFP Submits Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Comments
- AAFP Leadership Participates in ACCESS Model Event
- Department of Education Proposes Changes to Higher Education Accreditation
- AAFP Asks Department of Education to Revise Grant Regulations
- AAFP Responds to RFI on Clinical Laboratory Improvements
- AAFP Urges CMS to Reject Medicaid Provider Tax.