Oregon Medical Association

The Oregon Medical Association and the Oregon Chapter of the American College of Physicians. #DayattheCapitol #lobbyday #advocacyinaction #strongertogether

#DayattheCapitol starts with a message from Oregon Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, on the importance of representing Oregon's values as well as the independence of a judiciary. Dan Rayfield American College of Physicians

The OMA and ACP-Oregon Chapter were honored to have Senator Lisa Reynolds and Representative Cyrus Javadi welcome the organizations to the State Capitol for their upcoming lobby day on Wednesday, March 19. The OMA and ACP will be meeting with legislators to discuss what is important to Oregon's clinicians and their patients and advocate for access to quality patient care, reduce administrative burdens on medical professionals, and improve the health of all Oregonians. #DayattheCapitol #courtesies Lisa Reynolds American College of Physicians

Today we recognize International Women’s Day by honoring our three most recent OMA presidents, Dr. Marianne Parshley, Dr. Amy Hinrichs, and Dr. Heidi Beery. Each stepped forward to lead the OMA through a?pandemic, healthcare workforce shortage, healthcare financing and access barriers, and clinician burnout. These presidents have led with dedication and vision to guide the OMA through a?challenging environment. The OMA celebrates all women who choose to devote themselves to their profession, their patients, and a world where everyone is valued. #IWD2025

OMA staff shows the association's support for Colorectal Cancer Awareness today by dressing in blue to highlight public health efforts that increase survivability of colorectal cancer.??#DressInBlueDay #colorectalcancer

Accurate blood pressure measurements are critical to diagnosis and treatment, yet BP measurements are often taken incorrectly. An AMA resource explains the four main reasons for errors and what physicians can do to help staff, patients and even themselves address them. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e_nkambq #americanmedicalassociation #TargetBP #hypertension #hearthealth

OMA member Dr. Erika Moseson, speaking for the Oregon Thoracic Society, testified before the Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health in favor of SB 702.?SB 702, supported by OMA and many others, bans the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Oregon.? Flavors Hook Oregon Kids:?https://lnkd.in/gjB2HEWc #passSB702

The?Oregon Psychiatric Physicians Association invites?physicians and PAs to register for their?virtual OPPA Spring Conference CME?which fulfills the 8-hour DEA Mate. The conference is scheduled on Saturday, March 15 from 8:00?to 5:30. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gJnErckc

Including public payers in the Corporate Activities Tax base has the unintended effect of decreasing access to physician services. Public payers like Medicaid and Medicare already reimburse clinics at a lower rate than commercial payers - all while the costs of delivering care continues to rise. Additionally, suppliers frequently pass their portion of the tax onto our members, forcing those costs onto Oregon’s clinics. Finally, our clinics cannot - and would not - pass those taxes on to their patients and must find a way to pay for these increased costs with shrinking healthcare revenue. SB 125 would improve the law and help provide Oregon clinics some financial relief to ensure that Oregonians continue to have broad access to health care services. Yes on SB 125: https://lnkd.in/ev_XJ5ej

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Join the OMA in raising awareness about the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Regular screenings can lead to early detection which can lead to prevention of cancerous growths, with a survival rate of over 90% for cancers localized to the colon or rectum. Show your support for?Colorectal Cancer Awareness?on Friday, March 7 by dressing in blue.?#DressInBlueDay #colorectalcancer Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eC2B34mH.