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July eNews
Updates & important information from the State Medical Board of Ohio
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IMLC information session
The Medical Board anticipates a Compact rollout date of August 2. Additionally, the board has created a video for Ohio physicians and FAQs as resources.
In preparation of the rollout, the Medical Board is hosting a live information session on Wednesday, July 20 at 6 p.m. This session will include information about the Compact's legislation, eligibility requirements, application instructions, and frequently asked questions. If you have questions about the Compact you'd like us to address, submit them here: Submit Compact Questions
As a reminder, only allopathic and osteopathic physicians are eligible for licensure through the Compact. To register for the information session, click here.
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CTR physician survey
Ohio Revised Code 4731.30 and Ohio Administrative Code 4731-32-03 require each physician with a CTR to submit an annual report to the Medical Board. To collect the annual report data, the Medical Board emailed a survey to all certified physicians for the physicians to give their professional opinion on the effectiveness of medical marijuana for the conditions for which it has been recommended.
To remain in compliance with Ohio law, physicians with a CTR must respond to the 2022 survey even if they have not made any recommendations. All responses must be received by July 31, 2022.
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House bill 193: electronic prescriptions
Effective September 21, schedule II controlled substances must be dispensed upon an electronic prescription. Exceptions for oral or written prescriptions are permitted in the following circumstances:
- a temporary technical, electrical or broadband failure
- the prescription is issued for a nursing home resident or hospice care patient
- the prescriber is employed by or under contract with the same entity that operates the pharmacy
- the prescriber determines that an electronic prescription cannot be issued in a timely manner and the patient’s medical condition is at risk
- the prescriber issues the prescription from a health care facility, which may include an emergency department, and reasonably determines that an electronic prescription would be impractical for the patient or would cause a delay that may adversely impact the patient’s medical condition
(6) the prescriber issues per year not more than 50 prescriptions for schedule II controlled substances
To learn more about House Bill 193, click here. |
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Provider wellness
The board has added a new Provider Wellness section to med.ohio.gov. Here providers will find wellness resources to address mental health, addiction recovery and stress management. Click here to view the page. |
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CDC health alert
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory to inform clinicians and public health departments that parechovirus (PeV) is currently circulating in the U.S. Click here to view the health alert.
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Monkeypox virus: updated testing guidance
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has adopted streamlined procedures to promote ease of access to Orthopoxvirus testing through the ODH laboratory.
Click here to view ODH's testing guidance. |
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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 the June formal action report.
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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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Stay in touch with 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 Monday, September 5 in observance of the state holiday. |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
August 5 – Physician Assistant Policy Committee
PAPC meetings are held remotely and shared via Go To Webinar.
August 9 – Massage Therapy Advisory Council
MTAC meetings are held in-person at the Rhodes State Office Tower.
August 10 – Board Meeting
Board meetings are held in-person. They are shared as a courtesy via livestream on our YouTube channel, as
technology permits.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
The board has created FAQ documents to address questions on specific rules and protocol.
FAQs >
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