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New Rules for Chronic and Subacute Pain Opioid Prescriptions - Effective 12/23/18
Ohio prescribers will need to follow new regulations when prescribing opioids for the treatment of long-term pain (lasting 12 weeks or more) and subacute pain (lasting between six and 12 weeks). The specific requirements can be found in Ohio Administrative Code 4731-11. Ohio’s new rules will not take away medication for those in need, but instead strengthen communication between physicians and patients by establishing check points for additional assessment. Click the button below for guidance documents and a direct link to the new regulations. |
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Dietetics Jurisprudence Module
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The State Medical Board of Ohio is excited to announce a new educational module to satisfy the jurisprudence requirement for dietitians renewing by July 2020. The module can be completed at any time prior to the next license renewal deadline. Once the quiz is completed, dietitians should maintain the certificate of completion for their records; it does NOT need to be submitted to the medical board. Click below to get started.
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Respiratory Care Continuing Education on Laws and Ethics |
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Ohio’s respiratory care professionals now have the option of completing the State Medical Board of Ohio’s Professional Ethics course for continuing education requirements prior to license renewal. Successful completion of this module, coupled with self-study of Ohio’s laws and rules satisfies the required one-hour continuing education course for respiratory care professionals renewing their license in the next cycle. This module can be completed any time before July 1, 2020. Once the quiz is completed, respiratory care professionals should maintain the certificate of completion for their records; it does NOT need to be submitted to the medical board. Click below to get started.
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New Email Address for Licensure, CME & Renewal Inquiries
The Medical Board has a new email address for all licensure, CME and renewal inquiries. Use license@med.ohio.gov to contact the Board for assistance with these issues. |
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2019 Medical Board Officers
The following members of the Board will serve as officers during calendar year 2019:
- President, Andrew Schachat, MD
- Vice-President, Michael Schottenstein, MD
- Secretary, Kim G. Rothermel, MD
- Supervising Member, Bruce Saferin, DPM
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2019 J-1 Waiver Program Application Cycle Now Open
The Ohio Department of Health announced that the second application cycle for the 2019 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Application is now available for primary care and behavioral health placements only. Approximately seven slots are available this application cycle. J-1 visa waivers allow foreign medical graduates to remain in the United States after completing residency/fellowship training in exchange for a three-year commitment to provide health care services in underserved areas.
Potential sponsors are encouraged to complete and submit the “Notice of Intent to Apply” form as soon as possible. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2019. See the Ohio Department of Health website for more information and application forms.
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Medical Marijuana
After accepting patient registrations for three weeks, the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program has 4,440 recommendations in the Patient and Caregiver Registry. Of those with a recommendation, 3,036 have activated their Registry Card. There are currently 353 Ohio physicians with an active Certificate to Recommend.
Ohio physicians interested in recommending medical marijuana can learn more about the certificate to recommend (CTR) process here.
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Video for Patients: How to Become a Medical Marijuana Patient in Ohio
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Video for Physicians: How to Enter Patient or Caregiver into the Patient and Caregiver Registry |
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The Petition to Add A Qualifying Condition window closes December 31, 2018. The next petition window will be the last two months of 2019. Click here to access the online petition submission form.
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The Medical Board’s offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019; and Monday, January 21, 2019.
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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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