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February 2022 eNews
Updates & important information from the State Medical Board of Ohio
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Telehealth update
In accordance with the new telehealth law, at its February 9th meeting, the Board voted to continue to suspend enforcement of its telehealth related rules, including those with in-person requirements, while the board amends or adopts new telehealth rules.
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Seeking comments on proposed rules
The State Medical Board of Ohio has two sets of rules in the initial circulation phase of the rulemaking process. At this time, public comment is being sought on the following rules:
The deadline for submitting comments is March 1.
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Newly adopted rules
The following rules became effective on January 31.
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Medical Board Considers New Qualifying Conditions
The State Medical Board of Ohio received nine petitions during the 2021 submission period. On February 9, the board’s Medical Marijuana Committee decided to move the petitions for autism spectrum disorder and opioid use disorder (two petitions) forward for expert review.
Written public comment on these conditions are accepted February 10 - 25. Anyone may submit their comments by emailing MedicalMarijuana@med.ohio.gov.
The Medical Marijuana Committee will then review the subject matter experts’ reports and make a recommendation to the full board for a vote to adopt/deny the petition to add the qualifying conditions. The board is expected to make a final decision this summer.
Click here to view more information about the petitions.
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Subject matter expert wanted to review medical marijuana petitions
The State Medical Board of Ohio is seeking qualified medical experts to review petitions. These petitions will request the addition of qualifying medical conditions to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. If you are interested in becoming a subject matter expert reviewer, please submit a completed questionnaire and a copy of your CV to donald.davis@med.ohio.gov. Following receipt of this information, your name will be added to our list of subject matter experts. When the board receives a petition matching your background, experience, and specialty, board personnel will contact you with further details.
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Registration open for BWCs virtual Medical & Health Symposium
You are invited to attend the Bureau of Workers' Compensation 2022 Medical & Health Symposium from the comfort of your home or office.
Earn free continuing education credits while listening to leading state and national experts discuss: pharmacogenetics and opioid use disorder, alternative pain treatments, legal terms in the medical world, and a presentation by Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Ohio Department of Health Director, "Where are We Now with COVID-19." Special guest Amberley Snyder from the Netflix original movie "Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
" will tell her personal story of recovery after her rollover motor vehicle accident.
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Physician Reviewers Wanted
The Medical Board is seeking physicians to serve as reviewers for our Quality Intervention Program (QIP). The goal of QIP is to proactively identify clinical deficiencies that, if not corrected, could lead to violations of the Medical Practices Act and help licensees correct them through peer-to-peer feedback and, when indicated, non-disciplinary remedial education courses. The QIP process is confidential by law and reviewers are not required to provide formal testimony. QIP reviewers should be board-certified and hold an active Ohio medical license in good standing. Reviewers are needed in all areas of practice and are compensated for participation. If you are interested, please contact Rebecca Marshall, Chief of Quality Assurance, at Rebecca.Marshall@med.ohio.gov to receive more information.
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Board seeks subject matter experts in family medicine, internal medicine and pain management
The State Medical Board of Ohio contracts with qualified medical experts for quality of care reviews. The board is currently seeking experts in family medicine, internal medicine and pain management. Potential experts should have a clinical practice within Ohio and be board-certified for a minimum of five years. If interested, email your CV to donald.davis@med.ohio.gov. |
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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. |
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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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COVID-19 resources
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is leading Ohio’s pandemic response. If you have questions or concerns about their programs, please use the links below. SMBO will continue to share information from ODH as it is received.
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Follow us!
#didyouknow the Medical Board has Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube 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 closure
The Medical Board’s office will be closed on February 21 in observance of the state holiday.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
March 7 – Dietetics Advisory Council
March 8 – Respiratory Care Advisory Council
March 9 – Board Meeting
April 11 – Dietetics Advisory Council
April 13 – Board Meeting
Meetings are in-person. They are shared as a courtesy via livestream on our YouTube channel.
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Duty to report obligation
Licensees have statutory and ethical duties to report certain misconduct to the board.
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Monthly Formal Action report
Review summaries of the disciplinary actions initiated, and the disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Medical Board at its monthly meeting. An individual's license information can be found on
eLicense.
Monthly formal actions >
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