09/17/2018

BWC launches pilot program to encourage employers to hire people recovering from addiction

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has announced plans to launch a pilot program in three Ohio counties to support employers willing to hire workers overcoming a drug addiction (Source: “$5M pilot program to encourage employers to hire recovering addicts,” Dayton Daily News, Sept. 8, 2018). Read More

09/17/2018

HPIO releases Health Policy Briefing Book ahead of fall elections

The Health Policy Institute has released a 2018 Health Policy Briefing Book that includes data and strategies the next Ohio governor and General Assembly can use to develop evidence-informed policies that will improve the health of all Ohioans.

09/14/2018

Foundation Sponsors Research Award – Call for Entries!

The Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Foundation (OPPF) is sponsoring a research award for each of the following categories: General Member, Resident-Fellow Member, and Medical Student. The winners and runners-up in each category will be invited to attend the OPPA Annual Psychiatric Update on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Marriott University Area in Columbus. Read More

09/11/2018

OPPA submits comments to CMS on proposed Medicare physician fee schedule

On Sept. 10, the OPPA submitted comments on the proposed rules for revisions to payment policies under the physician fee schedule and other revisions to Part B for calendar year 2019, highlighting areas of support and areas of opposition as it specifically relates to physicians specializing in psychiatry. Read More

09/05/2018

AMA Truth in Advertising survey results released

Education and training matters when it comes to who provides your health care, but do most patients know the qualifications of their health care provider? Surveys conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA) between 2008 and 2018 found that while patients strongly support a physician-led health care team, many are confused about the level of education and training of their health care provider. Read More