Page 4 - OPTA Access Spring 2017

Looking Back on OPTA Accomplishments (continued)
Financially, we have been very judicious We have had
a balanced budget each year and have managed to perform
all the high priority activities that bene t our association and profession We recently paid off the mortgage on the OPTA of ce condominium, which allows us exibility within the budget going forward as we no longer have to account for that line item any longer We now have additional funds that can be utilized on the OPTA’s highest priorities—increasing membership and legislative activities
Legislatively, the OPTA has been very active by pushing bills for either fair co-payment or to update our practice act during each of the sessions during the last six years Our lead lobbyist during our direct access push, Carolyn Towner, retired and her business partner Amanda Sines along with Mikayla Pollitt and the Government Advantage Group, continues to guide the OPTA through our practice act updates We have
had very successful “Day at the State House” Advocacy Days (with several record breaking attendance numbers) to educate legislators regarding issues affecting physical therapy In addition, we have had several high-level speakers at these events including the Lieutenant Governor of Ohio and the Medical Director of Ohio Medicaid Program
I would like to sincerely thank the current and past board members for continuing to propel the OPTA forward and making my tenure as president of the OPTA an extremely rewarding experience I would also like to express my gratitude to you
for being part of the association I have always said there is safety in numbers and our association would not be nearly as strong without each of our valued members Wishing everyone continued success in the future as you all continue to work together to drive the OPTA into the future!
For more information, contact Anthony at: anthonydif@gmail com
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