Med Board Pulse

The Medical Board has a responsibility to license and regulate 107,000 health care professionals across the state. Of course, we aren't the only regulatory agency with this mission.
Tune in to the second episode in our new Beyond the Board series to learn about the Board of Nursing and how we work together to protect Ohio patients.

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The board is responsible for the licensing, regulation and discipline of specific health care professionals. But the board also receives questions from patients and caregivers, providers and the general public about matters that fall outside of its purview. That’s why we are excited to introduce a new series, Beyond the Board, to shed light on some of these topics. In this first episode, we explore the difference between the Medical Board’s disciplinary process, filing a malpractice lawsuit and how criminal behavior is addressed.
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Medical Board licensees have a tremendous responsibility tosafely and competently treat their patients.
In this episode, we will walk through the details of a casethat came before the board because of a physician's failure to meet the standard of care when performing cosmetic procedures.
This episode was originally released in 2024.
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Medical Board licensees in all professions are required to meet the minimal standard of care. But what is that standard? In this episode, we will take the time to understand the expectations of board licensees in their practice and how the board determines when they’ve failed to provide the appropriate level of care.
This episode was originally released in 2024.
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In a very short amount of time, telehealth encounters have become an everyday occurrence. In this episode, we will take the time to highlight key aspects of Ohio's laws and Medical Board rules that have been put in place to keep patients safe. We will also discuss some of the ways the board has seen providers depart from the standard of care when treating patients via telehealth.

SMBO Telehealth Guidance
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