by oaapn | Mar 17, 2026 | HB 508, Legislation
On behalf of Ohio’s advanced practice registered nurses, we submit this rebuttal to the Ohio State Medical Association’s coalition letter opposing House Bill 508. It should be noted that the organizations listed on the opposing letter as coalition members are...
by oaapn | Mar 10, 2026 | HB 508, Legislation
The Ohio House Medicaid Committee could vote on HB 508 in the coming weeks, and legislators need to hear from you. If you are an APRN, healthcare professional, or a patient who values access to APRN care, please take a moment to contact your Ohio legislators and ask...
by oaapn | Nov 19, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation
If you didn’t watch yesterday’s opponent testimony on HB 508… you need to. Not for my interpretation — but to hear, with your own ears, how a select group of organizations talked about APRNs in front of policymakers. Watch the pivots. Watch what gets exaggerated… and...
by oaapn | Nov 19, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation
“Ohio doesn’t have a physician shortage or an APRN shortage—we have an access shortage. HB 508 removes a paperwork barrier so patients get care faster, safely, and close to home.” — Eric Snyder, DNP, APRN-CNP, President, OAAPN Thank you to the House Medicaid Committee...
by oaapn | Oct 23, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation, News
Reps. Baker & Gross sponsored testimony in the Medicaid Committee this week for House Bill 508! Removing the Standard Care Arrangement means lower costs, less red tape, and better access to care across Ohio. View snippets of their testimony below. Watch the full...
by oaapn | Oct 16, 2025 | HB 508, Legislation
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE! House Bill 508 was introduced by Rep. Gross and Rep. Baker on October 8th to advance our initiative to remove the Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) requirements for APRNs in Ohio. This new bill reflects a strategic pivot in collaboration with our...
