As the oldest and largest physician-led organization in the State of Ohio, the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) pledges its commitment to physician health and well-being. Our mission of bringing physicians together for a healthier Ohio is only achievable when we care for the health and wellness of our practitioners across the state. 

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The OSMA has identified the importance of Physician Well-Being as one of the pillars in our strategic plan through the following ways:

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Advocating for the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship

• The OSMA is dedicated to addressing the root causes of physician burnout by advocating for legislation that decreases administrative burden and supports the physician-patient relationship

• Identifying workplace environment problems within systems, processes, and practice that can lead to physician burnout and advocate for changes to promote a culture of wellness which increases patient safety and quality

• Physician Leadership training

• Partner and collaborate with State leaders on this issue

 

Recognizing shared responsibility from healthcare employers and organizations

• The OSMA will work with hospitals, health systems and physician practices to understand and assume shared responsibility for physician burnout.

• Identify and share best-in-class programs for promoting and sustaining physician well-being

 

Building community among physicians through OSMA programming and benefits

• Annual Meeting and District Meetings

• Education Symposium

• Networking meetings

• Assisting independent practitioners navigate the business of medicine

 

Promoting individual self-care and resilience

• Identifying Resources available to physicians for self-care and resilience

• Working with the Ohio State Medical Board in reducing the stigma and fear of seeking mental health care

• Creating unique educational programming for the individual physician

• Promote professionalism

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Working with residents and medical students

• Identify best practices and resources of promoting wellness within the medical schools and residency programs in Ohio

• Inclusion of residents and medical students in this strategic initiative to prepare and nurture wellness in the State’s future practitioners

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