Government Advocacy

05/20/2019

Action Alert - ASC Facilities Fees

As you may be aware, we were recently able to successfully remove language from the House-passed version of the State Budget (HB 166) that would prohibit an ambulatory surgery center and other health care facilities from charging a facility fee. We must remain vigilant that this language does not make its way back into the legislation in the Senate.

05/09/2019

Update - House Removes Facility Fees Language

05/08/2019

Update for Ohio ASCs Regarding Facility Fees Issue

05/07/2019

Urgent Information for Ohio ASCs

07/22/2009

New Study Shows ASCs Could Play Pivotal Role in Health Care Reforms

ASCs play a pivotal role in moving services into less expensive, yet clinically appropriate settings according to a recent report by KNG Health Consulting.

07/14/2009

House and Senate Vote to Eliminate Imaging Center License for ASCs

Budget Heads to Governor for Signature

02/11/2009

Economic Stimulus and Health Care

Special Conference Call for OAASC Members

The OAASC and our management partner Strategic Health Care recently presented a special conference call related to the Economic Stimulus and Health Care.

01/29/2009

Governor Addresses Health Care Needs in State of the State

Governor Strickland presented his State of the State address on Jan 28 at a very snowy statehouse. While much of his address focused on education reform and the economy, he did make some references to health care, including efforts to expand access to care in the state.

01/19/2009

Weekly Advocacy Update

1/19/2009

01/12/2009

Weekly Advocacy Update

01/11/2009