LATEST NEWS FROM THE OOA
11/05/20262026 Election ReviewThe OOA’s longtime lobbying team from Capitol Advocates has shared the following election summary. |
11/05/2026Awareness of Physician Assistant Scope Bill HB 963As one of the primary benefits of membership, the OOA continuously monitors legislation that could impact patient safety and the optometric profession. One bill introduced over the summer has merited the attention of the OOA advocacy team. |
11/05/2026Third Party Update Regarding Ohio Medicaid Managed CareOn September 30, 2026, the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) convened a virtual meeting with representatives from all Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), their respective Vision Benefit Managers (VBMs), and the Ohio Optometric Association (OOA). |
11/05/2026Important AOA Call to Action Regarding VBM ReformThe AOA is closer than ever before to enacting meaningful vision plan reform on the federal level. |
10/22/20262026 EastWest Eye Conference Wrap-UpThe 2026 EastWest Eye Conference was a smashing success. Held in a new location at the Hilton Columbus Downtown hotel, attendees learned from top speakers in their fields through a variety of different modalities. |
Upcoming Events
Southwest Ohio Annual Fall CE Meeting
Sun
15
2026
November 15, 2026
8:30AM - 1:00PM
BB Riverboats, Newport KY
The Cincinnati Optometric Association (OOA Zone 8) presents a morning of continuing education from local OD presenters.
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