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med.ohio.gov
eLicense.ohio.gov |
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Reminder!
October 1, 2018 Renewal Deadline Approaching |
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The October 1, 2018 license renewal deadline is fast approaching for MD, DO, DPM, MT and CT licensees with a last name starting with H, I, J, or K. Renewals are processed online through the elicense.ohio.gov portal. Visa, MasterCard or Discover are accepted for payment.
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Confidential Monitoring Program Rules
effective August 31, 2018
New rules in Chapter 4731-28, Ohio Administrative Code, create a non-disciplinary, confidential monitoring program for licensees who are unable to safely practice without monitoring due to mental or physical illness other than substance use disorders. The confidential program allows such individuals to receive treatment and be monitored by the Medical Board without triggering a public, formal disciplinary action.
The rules establish the eligibility criteria for program participants and the participation requirements for individuals in the confidential monitoring program. Disqualification from continued participation in the program and termination of the participation agreement for the confidential monitoring program are also addressed in the rules.
Click here to learn more about the new confidential monitoring program.
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Annual Report
The State Medical Board of Ohio published its annual report in compliance with the requirements included in the Ohio Revised Code.
The report summarizes the activities of the Board between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.
Click here to review the full report.
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Drug Abuse Trends in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services announces the release of the newest Drug Trend report from the Ohio Substance Abuse Monitoring (OSAM) Network: Surveillance of Drug Abuse Trends in the State of Ohio: June 2017 – January 2018.
Eight regions are included in the OSAM Network: Akron-Canton, Athens, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Youngstown. The OSAM Network conducts focus groups and individual qualitative interviews with active and recovering drug users and community professionals (treatment providers, law enforcement officials, etc.) to produce epidemiological descriptions of local substance abuse trends.
The report noted that fentanyl and meth availability are increasing throughout the state and illicit prescription opioid availability is trending downward in several areas of the state. Details of other findings within each region are included in the full report.
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Did You Know?
About licensure renewal
To continue to practice in Ohio, all licenses issued by the Board must be renewed every two years according to the renewal schedule described in Ohio law. During renewal, licensees update their contact information, answer questions on the online renewal form, and pay their renewal fee.
Renewal forms include a series of questions that must be carefully reviewed and answered with either a yes or no response. If you answer “yes” to any to the questions, upload applicable documentation which explains the response, such as court documents related to a misdemeanor conviction. A licensee can complete their renewal even if they answered “yes” to a renewal question.
The Board reviews the affirmative responses and related documentation to determine if additional information or action is required. Most of the “yes” responses require no further action by the Board.
It is very important for licensees to honestly answer the renewal questions. The Board may take action based on licensure fraud or misrepresentation if the Board learns that a licensee did not correctly reply to a renewal question.
Physicians are asked to attest to completion of the required CME hours, but it is not necessary to provide documentation of CME with your renewal. The Medical Board randomly audits a percentage of practitioners during each renewal audit. If you are audited, you will be asked to submit proof of CME.
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Board Member Reappointed
Governor Kasich recently reappointed Robert Giacalone, RPh, JD, to the Medical Board. Mr. Giacalone, of Dublin, is a consumer member on the Board and his term continues until July 31, 2023. Mr. Giacalone serves as Board President through 2018.
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Certificates to Recommend
Medical Marijuana |
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The State Medical Board of Ohio is now accepting applications for a certificate to recommend (CTR) under the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. Click here to read full details. |
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Ohio MDs and DOs with a full, unrestricted license are eligible to apply for a certificate to recommend medical marijuana.
Once a physician's CTR application is approved by the board, they should review the standards of care outlined in Ohio Administrative Code 4731-32-03.
Once the patient registry is established by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy (coinciding with the availability of product in dispensaries), the physician will create a patient record in this portal and certify the patient's qualifying condition. |
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Medical Marijuana
Subject Matter Experts
As part of the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program, the State Medical Board of Ohio has been tasked with reviewing the petitions to add qualifying medical conditions to the program.
The board is currently looking for qualified subject matter experts to assist in reviewing evidence submitted in support of these petitions. If you are interested in being an expert for the reviews please click here for more information. |
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CBD Oil Considered Marijuana per Federal Law
CBD oil (whether natural or synthetic) is considered to be marijuana under federal law and, therefore, is illegal to possess. Despite what vendors may say, Ohio law does not authorize any Medical Board licensee to possess medical marijuana in the course of his or her practice. This includes the application of massage oils and creams containing hemp and cannabinoids, including THC or CBD. Read more in this recent message from the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy. |
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Track Your CE/CME Online with CE BROKER
MDs, DOs, DPMs, CTs, GCs, RCPs and LDs – sign up for your free CE Broker account. The State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO) has partnered with CE Broker to simplify your CE/CME tracking and reporting. Using CE Broker Basic, you can track your course completion and report hours free of charge. There is no requirement that licensees sign up for any CE Broker account now. It is an optional tool that is being offered. SMBO randomly audits a percentage of practitioners CE/CME compliance during each renewal cycle. If you are selected for audit, you will be requested to respond to the audit via CE Broker.
Click here to read more. |
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Manage Pain, Prevent Addiction
Take Charge Ohio features resources for providers and patients to help educate about opioid addiction, its impact in Ohio, and how to take action using these free, ready-to-use resources.
TakeChargeOhio.org > |
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No More Paper
Applications
The medical board is no longer accepting paper applications, renewal applications or license verification requests.
All of these items need to be completed electronically through eLicense.ohio.gov.
eLicense.ohio.gov >
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Monthly Formal Action Report
Review summary descriptions of the disciplinary actions initiated and the disciplinary sanctions imposed by the medical board at its monthly meeting. Individual's license information can be found on eLicense.
Monthly Formal Actions > |
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