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Early rates end soon for the OAPA Pharmacology Conference
The 2025 OAPA Pharmacology Conference is now just 5 weeks away! Don't forget these important dates: Early Registration Deadline February 28 and Hotel Booking Deadline March 3. This year’s conference is all about helping you expand your knowledge, strengthen your network, and earn your CME. We hope to see you there!
Raise Your Hand: OAPA Board & AAPA Delegate Candidates Sought
OAPA is now seeking candidates for the OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates for terms commencing on July 1, 2025. Positions to be elected include: President-Elect, Vice President, Regional Director for Regions 1, 2, 6, and 7, and five (5) AAPA Delegates. Read on for more details. Raise your hand to serve in leadership to help OAPA pursue its mission!
OAPA Leader Q&A: President Hart Welcomes New Government Affairs Chair Freado
2025 brings with it a new Ohio General Assembly, a new lobbying relationship for OAPA, and new leadership for our Government Affairs Committee. President Nathan Hart recently caught up with our new Government Affairs Chair, Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C, to talk about his plans for the future of OAPA advocacy.
Discover the Latest at the 2025 OAPA Pharmacology Conference!
If you are looking to enhance your career knowledge and learn the latest in pharmacology for PA practice, then the 2025 OAPA Pharmacology Conference is for you. This event is by Ohio PAs for Ohio PAs, offering valuable learning opportunities and networking. This year's conference is March 28-29 in Cuyahoga Falls. Expand your knowledge, strengthen your network, and earn your CME - register today!
Support Ohio PAs - Earn CME with OAPA!
Growing your knowledge for improved PA practice and earning CME towards your licensure renewal is easy with OAPA. We are now featuring our 2024 Annual Conference On-Demand Content with 6 excellent sessions presented by PAs from around Ohio.
PA Rises to #3 Best Job in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
U.S. News & World Report named the PA profession #3 among the 100 Best Jobs across all occupations based on such factors as median salary, unemployment rate, 10-year growth volume, 10-year growth percentage, future job prospects, stress level, and work-life balance!
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Recapping 2024 as the New Ohio General Assembly Convenes
The 136th Ohio General Assembly officially began on January 6, 2025, with newly elected legislators taking their oaths of office and chamber activities getting underway. Looking back at the 135th Ohio General Assembly, it concluded at the end of 2024 in a chaotic "lame duck" session, with a multitude of amendments and frenetic passing of bills. Here is an update now that one legislative session has ended and a new one has begun.
New Leadership for OAPA Government Affairs as 136th Ohio General Assembly Begins
As the new Ohio General Assembly begins in January 2025, the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants is undergoing its own transitions within the government affairs domain. Read on to hear about the outgoing and incoming Government Affairs Committee chairs and new lobbying partner.
New Discount for OAPA Members - Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness (RISHI)
The Remen Institute for the Study of Health & Illness (RISHI) contributes to healing the culture of health care through programs, tools, practices, and resources to enable health professionals to sustain their service values, their humanity, and their passion for their work. OAPA members are now eligible for a discount on select RISHI workshops in 2025!
On-Demand CME: Weighing Your Options: A Review of Antiobesity Treatment Options
Earn 1 CME credit while learning from Emily Doycich, PharmD, BCPS, and Shanail Berry, M.D. about criteria for medical weight management and current medications approved for weight loss.
OAPA Receives AAPA Advocacy Grant Funding for an Impactful 2025 Legislative Year
In October, OAPA submitted a grant proposal requesting financial support for an impactful, game-changing legislative year in 2025. OAPA seeks not only to advance the interests of PAs in our state but also to serve as a model and catalyst for other AAPA constituent organizations to enhance their advocacy efforts and advance the PA profession nationwide. We are excited to announce that AAPA has awarded OAPA with grant funding!
Connect with Ohio PAs: Event Partnerships Now Available!
OAPA is offering you an opportunity to showcase your organization to practicing PAs, PA educators, and PA students from across Ohio at the annual Pharmacology Conference on March 28-29, 2025, at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls.
Amended Rules on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
On Wednesday, October 9, the State Medical Board of Ohio voted to amend the administrative rules for medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), effective October 31, 2024. The amendments reflect changes in federal law and allow prescribers to safely provide needed treatment to vulnerable patients.
OAPA Recognizes Senator Roegner for Ongoing Legislative Support
At the 2024 OAPA Annual Conference, OAPA provided a special recognition for State Senator Kristina D. Roegner for her leadership on the PA Licensure Compact and other support of PAs.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: HB670 Introduces Physician Associate Professional Title
OAPA is proud to announce the introduction of the bi-partisan HB670 Physician Associate Professional Title change bill in the Ohio House of Representatives, co-sponsored by Reps. Rachel Baker and Nick Santucci. This bill would change the professional title used by physician assistants to "physician associate" throughout the Ohio Revised Code.
AAPA Hears Back from AMA, Requests PA Feedback
The AMA has finally responded to AAPA's letters asking for an end to the AMA's divisive “scope creep” campaign, but fell short of agreeing to participate in dialogue about a more positive path forward. AAPA is now asking for feedback and OAPA encourages Ohio PAs to participate.
