Events, Webinars & Products
On-Demand Education
2021 Medicare/Medicaid Updates
The Ohio State Medical Association works with Ohio’s Medicare and Medicaid payers to provide physician practices with current and proposed information policies, news, tips, resources and more – keeping you informed, in compliance, and helping to get your claims paid in a timely, appropriate way. A key focus this year will be on the significant changes to the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) Managed Care program. ODM is building its next generation managed care program targeted to launch in January 2022.
Meeting Interoperability & Avoiding Information Blocking
How Physician Practices Can Become Interoperable in Ohio (FREE)
Information blocking is defined as anything that interferes with, prevents or discourages access to or exchange of electronic health information. To prevent this practice and still protect health data, ONC set regulations into place via the Cures Act Final Rule. Physicians, practice managers and IT staff need to be aware of this rule and the behavioral, workflow and system changes to comply with the various requirements of this new rule that goes into effect April 2021.
2021 Coding & Documentation Updates:
Keep up to date with the latest coding, documentation and rule changes for your practice and specialty. Increase your confidence in compliant coding and documentation, and support appropriate reimbursement for the services you perform. The new E/M guidelines are emphasized in these webinars. EDUCATION CREDITS EXPIRE JUNE 1, 2021.
Free Physician Well-Being Sessions:
2021 OSMA Education Symposium
Our largest Symposium ever!
More sessions and more convenience...(note: CME credit opportunities expired 4/30/21)
Medical Marijuana Update for CTR Providers
Physicians who hold a CTR in Ohio must earn two hours of approved medical marijuana education each year. Credit earned by completing this webinar may be used towards this requirement—topics covered include: Qualifying conditions updates, Adverse Reactions to medical marijuana, Recognizing symptoms of drug abuse, Interactions with regulatory agencies, and Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) updates.Click for Details >
Medical Marijuana: Coding & Documentation in Ohio
This webinar was developed to describe the Ohio requirements for medical marijuana in terms of patient status, review the diagnoses required to support the marijuana recommendation, and explain the E&M documentation requirements for history, exam and medical decision-making process, and levels of care.Click for Details >
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Other Events
District 5 Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Dr. Mary LaPlante, your District 5 Councilor, would like to hold a meeting before the next Council meeting. During the meeting, Dr. LaPlante will give you an update on OSMA's recent work priorities and actions. We're also looking for feedback from you on issues you're encountering in your area that OSMA might be able to assist with—Dr. LaPlante would like to share your concerns at the next OSMA Council meeting.
Lima Legislative Update
Monday, October 11, 2021 at 6 p.m.
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by Thursday, September 30.
District 2 Town Hall #1
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 8:00 pm
To improve communication, Dr. Shannon Trotter is holding quarterly Town Hall Meetings via Zoom for District 2. You can bring your concerns/questions and also get updates on what's happening with the OSMA's work and priorities.
None at this time.
Non-OSMA Events
Education for Clinicians about COVID-19 Vaccines
At learntovaccinate.org there are several webinar activities posted by accredited organizations. Clinicians can search by topic, organization, type of credit (AMA PRA, nursing, pharmacy, interprofessional), and format. In addition to the scientific basis and history of the COVID-19 vaccines, the materials also help clinicians learn how to effectively implement and safely deploy a vaccination strategy in their communities and address this national health crisis..
None at this time.
