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...
by oaapn | Oct 10, 2025 | HB 449, HB 508, Legislation, SB 258
The proposed legislation to remove Ohio’s Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) is gaining momentum in the Statehouse. But with progress comes misinformation. Let’s set the record straight. Update on Senate Bill 258 and House Bills 449 and 508 >> Myth 1: Eliminating...
by oaapn | Sep 23, 2025 | HB 449, HB 508, Legislation, SB 258
Last week, OAAPN celebrated the introduction of Senate Bill 258 — The Better Access to Healthcare Act. This week, we are thrilled to share even bigger news: House Bill 449, identical legislation, has been introduced by Representatives McClain and Barhorst. House Bill...
by oaapn | Sep 23, 2025 | HB 449, HB 508, Legislation, SB 258
On September 9, 2025, Ohio Senators George Lang and Mark Romanchuk introduced Senate Bill 258 — The Better Access to Healthcare Act, a historic step toward removing the outdated Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). On the...
