Issues: May 31, 2016

Making Summer Plans? Register for the 2016 Members Assembly!

Registration is now open for the Members Assembly set for August 13-14. Join us and connect with colleagues from around the state, enjoy free-to-members CME on topics such as MACRA readiness and physician resiliency, and celebrate with physicians receiving awards during the Academy Awards Dinner! Read More

Only 6 Spots Remain for the Quality Improvement Event of the Year – Claim Your Spot Today!

The OAFP is seeking practice teams to take part in a cancer prevention QI team training day June 18. Two educational tracks are available—colorectal cancer screening improvement and breast & cervical cancer detection and prevention—pick the topic that fits your practice needs and register today! Read More

Human Papillomavirus Vaccines: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar June 23

Paid Advertisement by Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Only about one-third of girls and less than one-quarter of boys in Ohio are fully vaccinated against HPV, despite data showing a very effective and safe vaccine. Join Kristen Feemster, MD, a nationally renowned immunization expert and researcher, and the Ohio AAP for a FREE webinar on June 23. Read More

APRN Legislation Passes House

On May 26, the Ohio House of Representatives passed HB 216, a bill that makes revisions in the nurse practice act, but no longer grants APRNs independent practice. Read More

Medical Marijuana Bill Passes

On May 26, the Ohio General Assembly approved HB 523, a bill that authorizes use of medical marijuana in Ohio. Read More

Prior Authorization Reform Bill Passes

SB 129, a bill that significantly reforms Ohio’s prior authorization processes, passed the Ohio General Assembly on May 25 and is on its way to the governor’s office to be signed into law. Read More