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CMA eNews | March 20, 2026

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News and Updates from the Columbus Medical Association and our Affiliate Organizations

March 20, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Vaccines & Scope of Work: State Legislative Watch List
  • Made for Medicine White Coat Ceremony
  • Charitable Giving Strategies for Physicians
  • COTS 2025 Impact Report: Advancing the Health & Safety of Our Community
Advocacy Update

CMA Advocacy Updates

As the busy legislative and election year continues, a lot is happening on the advocacy front. From state legislation on vaccination and scope of practice to strengthening our advocacy team, CMA continues to work on behalf of physicians. Find important updates and action steps below.

House Bill 561: A Threat to Public Health
CMA State Legislative Watch List
Strengthening Our Advocacy Team
Our public policy consultants are offering an exclusive CMA members-only discount on legal counsel. Find out more information here.
White Coat Ceremony

Made for Medicine Celebrates Phase 1 Graduates 

More than two dozen students are on their way to a future in medicine. The group of 7th grade students received their white coats at a special ceremony at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Stecker Auditorium on Thursday, March 19 as part of the Made for Medicine program. 
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Independent Practice Forum

Independent Practice Forum a Lively & Thoughtful Discussion

More than a dozen physicians came together earlier this month for a lively and thoughtful exchange at our first Independent Practice Forum earlier this month. 
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🎉 Thank You to Our Members 🎉

We are grateful to the following physicians for being a part of the Columbus Medical Association family and taking advantage of the opportunities to learn, grow, make connections, and get support.

March New Members

Heather Guhde, MD – Columbus Ob/Gyn
 
Engy Habashy, MD - Chalmers P Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center
 
David Heath, DO – TeamHEALTH, Inc.
 
Sehyr Imran, MD – Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Rohan Modi, MD - Gastro Office
 
Jack Ogilvie, MD – Central Ohio Urology Group
 
Krishna Rayapudi, MD – Gastro Office

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Welcome to the Board Dr. Miriam El Rif

CMA Foundation Welcomes Dr. Miriam El-Rif to the Board of Trustees

Dr. Miriam El-Rif is an internal medicine physician at COPC Internal Medicine Group, a CMA Member, and a 2025 graduate of the Physicians Leadership Academy. 
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COTS Impact Report

Advancing the Health & Safety of Our Community

COTS recently released their 2025 impact report, highlighting the important work they accomplished to close gaps, elevate standards, and ensure communities are prepared for both everyday emergencies and large-scale events. 
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Turning Success into Impact Event

A Special Invitation from the CMA Foundation

The CMA Foundation is pleased to invite central Ohio physicians to its first informational speaker session focused on planned giving and charitable strategies for physicians. 
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Dr Laura Espy-Bell Quote

Building the Skills to Thrive

The Physicians Leadership Academy helps physicians build the skills to thrive in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Designed by physicians and led by globally-recognized faculty and coaching--our alumni say this program helped them rediscover their purpose and reason for becoming a physician.
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COTS Disaster Day

COTS Joins OSU’s Disaster Preparedness Day 

COTS joined The Ohio State University medical students and residents to emphasize the importance of coordination during disasters. 
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Upcoming CMA Events

April 6, 2026

Women in Medicine - Annual Spring Book Group

April 8, 2026

CMA Foundation Event: Charitable Strategies for Physicians

April 19, 2026

PLA Alumni Event: Meditation Refresh with Janice Glowski & Arawana Hayashi 

View All Upcoming Events on our Events Page here.

Member Benefit

Save on Everyday Practice Expenses with Savvik Buying Group

We are excited to announce a new member benefit through Savvik Buying Group, giving physicians access to national purchasing power and preferred pricing on products and services your practice uses every day. 
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Sponsor Spotlight - CARR

CARR Healthcare Real Estate

We are proud to partner with organizations that align with our vision to support our physician members and the community. This month, we’re highlighting our Bronze Sponsor, CARR, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. 
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