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April eNews
Updates & important information from the State Medical Board of Ohio
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Monthly Formal Action reports include summary descriptions of the disciplinary actions initiated and the disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Medical Board at its monthly meeting. Reports also contain updated information regarding changes in probationary monitoring requirements, reinstatement of licenses following suspension, and status reports of cases on appeal through the courts.
Click here to view Monthly Formal Action Reports.
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The Monthly Cite List includes notices of opportunity for hearing, orders of summary suspension, orders of immediate suspension, and notices of automatic suspension.
Click here to view the Monthly Cite List.
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Newly Adopted Rule: Requirements for Assessing and Granting Clearance for Return to Practice or Competition
During its April 9, 2025, board meeting, the Medical Board adopted the new rule 4731-31-01, which will become effective on April 30, 2025.
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Advisory Committee on Certified Health Assistant Programs
The State Medical Board of Ohio is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for five member seats on the Advisory Committee on Certified Mental Health Assistant Programs. The Executive Director of the State Medical Board appoints the Advisory Committee on Certified Mental Health Assistant Programs.
If you are interested in serving as a committee member, please submit an application by email to Austin.Lucous@med.ohio.gov by April 25, 2025.
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Newly Proposed Rules Under Initial Review
Public comment for the proposed rules must be received no later than May 2, 2025. To learn more about the rules, click the links below:
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Med Board Memo: Senate Bill 109
The Medical Board has kicked off a new quarterly educational series, titled Med Board Memo. The first presentation in the series explains the impact of Senate Bill 109 on licensee reporting requirements and new criminal offenses. Click here to watch the presentation. |
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Newly Proposed Rules with Common Sense Initiative
Public comment for the proposed rules must be received no later than May 9, 2025. To learn more about the rules, click the links below:
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Medical Board Pulse: An SMBO Podcast
The Medical Board's podcast - Med Board Pulse - has 2 new episodes. The new releases focus on prescribing rules and how licensed prescribers can preserve patient safety. Click the button to listen or subscribe. |
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Scam Alert
Licensees should remain vigilant against new spoofing and extortion scams targeting Ohio providers. Recently, the board has received reports of scammers posing as Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents and calling individuals with DEA numbers to request their security pins.
The DEA has been made aware of this scam. For more information about how to identify a DEA scam and how to report it, visit https://www.dea.gov/scam-alert.
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ODH Seeking Nominees for Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Council
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking nominees to serve on the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Council. The 133rd Ohio General Assembly created the Council in 2019 to “Consult with and advise the (ODH) director on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation, and evaluation of palliative care initiatives in this state” and related purposes.
Medical providers and other professionals who meet the criteria outlined in Ohio Revised Code Section 3701.36 and who are interested in being considered for appointment to the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Council, should submit their CV and a short statement explaining their interest to andrea.denning@odh.ohio.gov no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Please submit any questions to the above email address.
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Licensees Must Cooperate with a Board Investigation
Under the Ohio Revised Code, Medical Board licensees must cooperate in an investigation conducted by the board. For instance, a licensee may be subject to a subpoena and required to answer questions honestly during the course of a deposition presented by the board. Please note that failure to cooperate with a Medical Board investigation, including failure to appear for a deposition, is grounds for board discipline. For more information about the investigations process, click the button below. |
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Licensee Obligation to Complete Death Certificates
When an individual dies under natural causes the attending physician is to sign the death certificate within forty-eight hours after the death. Read the Medical Board's policy statement and FAQs here. Click here to watch the instructional video; and for additional guidance from the Hamilton County Coroner and Ohio State Coroners Association, click here. |
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for anyone in distress. Emotional support is available to you anytime.
Well-Being CARE Service
The Ohio State Medical Association created a Well-Being Checkup And Referral Engagement Service, which is an anonymous checkup of one's mental and emotional health. For more information, click here.
Click here to view available wellness resources.
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Ohio prescribers are required to include the diagnosis code on all controlled substance prescriptions per 4729:5-5-15 of the Ohio Administrative Code. |
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Stay in Touch With Us!
#didyouknow the Medical Board has Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook accounts? Follow our pages for news, updates, videos and more. |
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Need to check the expiration date of your license?
eLicense.ohio.gov
24/7 access & instant verification
no need to log in, simply search by name
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Office Closed: Memorial Day
The State Medical Board of Ohio's office will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of the state holiday.
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Upcoming Meetings
May 9 - Physician Assistant Policy Committee
The meeting will be held virtually. The meeting link will be available on the website soon.
May 13 - Massage Therapy Advisory Council
The meeting will be held virtually. The meeting link will be available on the website soon.
May 14 – Board Meeting
The meeting will be held in-person at the Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 E. Broad St., 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. The meeting will be livestreamed.
Contact Us
30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-3934
contact@med.ohio.gov
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Duty to Report Obligation
Licensees have statutory and ethical duties to report certain misconduct to the board.
Learn more >
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Frequently Asked Questions
The board has created FAQ documents to address questions on specific rules and protocol.
FAQs >
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