Blogs from the CMA and our Affiliate Organizations (Columbus Medical Association Foundation; Physicians CareConnection; Physicians Leadership Academy; COTS and Made for Medicine)
Posted By Lisa J. Oyer,
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Updated: Friday, March 7, 2025
Columbus, OH – The Columbus Medical Association and Affiliates is pleased to announce Tracy L. Davidson MS, CCC-SLP as its new Chief Executive Officer. Davidson is a seasoned local and national healthcare leader with over 20 years of executive leadership experience in managed care, network strategy, medical and behavioral health policy, and quality improvement. She is an Ohio-licensed speech-language pathologist and former certified case manager. Tracy is well prepared to guide CMA into its next chapter of growth and community impact. “I am honored to join the Columbus Medical Association as CEO,” Davidson stated. “It’s a privilege to lead an organization deeply rooted in service to physicians and the community.”
A passionate advocate for underserved communities, and for those with complex medical and behavioral health care needs, Davidson focuses on improving population health and reducing health disparities. Her leadership includes roles on not-for-profit boards and community initiatives, notably with CMA affiliate Physicians CareConnection.
Davidson succeeds Robert Falcone, MD, who led the organization for the past eight years and made significant strides in advancing CMA’s mission. “It has been an honor to serve the Columbus Medical Association & Affiliates,” said Dr. Falcone. “I am proud of our achievements, and I am confident that under Tracy’s leadership, CMA will continue to thrive and positively impact the community.”
The Columbus Medical Association & Affiliates look forward to the fresh perspectives Davidson will bring, reinforcing their commitment to advancing health and wellness for physicians, patients, and the community.
About the Columbus Medical Association & Affiliates
The Columbus Medical Association & Affiliates are transforming healthcare in Central Ohio. Through initiatives like the Columbus Medical Association Foundation (CMAF), Physicians CareConnection (PCC), and the Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA), the organization is addressing critical healthcare challenges. From empowering future Black doctors to providing trauma care, CMA is reshaping healthcare to be more accessible, equitable, and impactful for the entire community. Learn more at columbusmedicalassociation.org.
Posted By Lisa J. Oyer,
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Updated: Friday, March 7, 2025
Following the impact of recent devastating hurricanes, healthcare providers across the U.S. are facing a significant IV fluid shortage. CMA affiliate, COTS, is leading efforts in Central, Southeast, and Southeast Central Ohio to ensure hospitals and healthcare facilities can continue providing essential care despite supply challenges.
COTS is conducting daily supply updates with member hospitals and coordinating supply sharing to meet every institution's needs. Hospitals are using software from the Ohio Department of Health to update their IV supply levels daily. Additionally, healthcare coalition members report their inventory to COTS twice a week.
“Our goal is to ensure that no hospital in our region has to compromise patient care due to a lack of IV supplies,” said Jodi Keller, Director of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness of COTS. “We’re committed to working with our healthcare partners to coordinate resource sharing and promote conservation strategies across the board.”
Key components of COTS' response include:
Coordinating IV supply movement: Hospitals and coalition members report shortages directly to COTS, which arranges case-by-case supply transfers across the region.
Touchpoint meetings: COTS holds daily calls with the zone’s medical director and every-other-day calls with hospital partners to review supplies and discuss conservation strategies.
Regional coordination: COTS is expanding discussions to include all healthcare coalition members, ensuring conservation practices are equitable and support EMS, congregate care, and other sectors.
By closely monitoring supply levels and coordinating conservation and distribution efforts, COTS is ensuring Central, Southeast, and Southeast Central Ohio’s healthcare providers can continue their mission to care for patients effectively during this challenging time
For more information about the national IV fluid shortage and conservation strategies, read more here or visit the COTS website.
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Following the impact of recent devastating hurricanes, healthcare providers across the U.S. are facing a significant IV fluid shortage. CMA affiliate, COTS, is leading efforts in Central, Southeast, and Southeast Central Ohio to ensure hospitals and healthcare facilities can continue providing essential care despite supply challenges.