September 2026 eNews

Updates & important information from the State Medical Board of Ohio

Monthly Formal Action

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.

For more information, visit Monthly Formal Action Reports.

Monthly Cite List

The Monthly Cite List includes notices of opportunity for hearing, orders of summary suspension, orders of immediate suspension, and notices of automatic suspension.

For more information, visit Monthly Cite List.

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

As a health care professional, you are often faced with challenging and stressful situations that may impact your mental health. It's important to remember there are resources available to help you navigate difficult times. Learn more by clicking on the bulletin board graphic and visiting the board's Provider Wellness page.

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September 17 is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day

In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, SMBO Board President Mark Bechtel, MD., recorded a special message. Click the play button to watch the video.

Updates to Application and Renewal Questions

The board recently voted to make several changes to the questions on its initial and renewal applications. These changes will take effect for all license types before the end of the year.

Some of the changes include:

Streamlined questions
Greater consistency between each application type
New questions that prompt that applicant to provide additional information if they provide an affirmative response
A question about the percentage of practice that is telehealth

Physicians (MD, DO, DPM) and Physician Assistants

In addition to the changes described above, the application and renewal application for physicians and physician assistants will include a question that asks about any supervision agreements or standard care arrangements in place. If you respond to the question with an affirmative answer and do not work in a hospital setting, you will also be required to upload a list of providers and information about their practice location. NOTE: There is an exception for agreements within a hospital setting.

We've included sample applications and sample supplemental materials for reference:

Physician

Physician Sample Application, PA Supervision Agreement Supplemental Material, Standard Care Arrangement Supplemental Material

Physician assistant

Sample Application, Supplemental material

New Amended Rules

During the September 9 board meeting, the board adopted amended respiratory care professional rules and office based surgery rules. These rules will go into effect on September 30.

CTR Physician Annual Report

During the September 9 board meeting, the board reviewed the 2026 CTR Physician Annual Report. This document reports physicians' observations of the effectiveness of medical marijuana as required in Ohio Revised Code 4731.30 and Ohio Administrative Code 4731-32-03.

Read the CTR Physician Annual Report for more information.

Testing Ohio's Electronic Child Maltreatment Guidance Tool

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is is developing a decision support tool to help mandated reporters and others who have concerns about the safety or well-being of a child or family. DCY is seeking mandated reporters from a variety of professional backgrounds to help test key guidance pathways. Participation is flexible, with an estimated time commitment of up to 8 hours spread across a multi-week testing period.

If you are interested in participating, please complete this form. You may also click the photo to download the flyer.

RecoveryOhio Launches Statewide Treatment Finder

RecoveryOhio launched RecoveryRachel, a first-of-its-kind behavioral health treatment finding platform that transforms how Ohioans locate licensed mental health and substance use treatment providers near them.

Need to Receive Notice of Rule Filings?

If you would like to receive updates on Medical Board rules, please make your request via contact@med.ohio.gov. Your email will be added to a notification list for rule updates.

Med Board Pulse

The Medical Board's podcast - Med Board Pulse - explores the innerworkings of the Medical Board and how we create a safer patient experience for all Ohioans. Click the button to listen or subscribe.

Med Board Pulse

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. For more information, read the Medical Board's policy statement.

Provider Wellness

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for anyone in distress. Emotional support is available to you anytime.

For more information, visit https://988lifeline.org/.

Well-Being CARE Service

The Ohio State Medical Association created a Well-Being Checkup And Referral Engagement Service, which is an anonymous checkup of one's mental and emotional health. For more information, visit Well-Being CARE Service.

To learn more, visit the Medical Board's website and discover available wellness resources.

Additional Resources

Text 4HOPE to 741 741 or visit https://www.ohiophp.org/mental-health.

Wellbeing First Champion

The Medical Board is proud to be a Wellbeing First Champion. SMBO ensures that its licensure/credentialing applications remain free from intrusive and stigmatizing language around mental health care and treatment. To learn more about this distinction, visit med.ohio.gov.

eLicense.ohio.gov

Need to check the expiration date of your license? Visit eLicense.ohio.gov for 24/7 access & instant verification. There is no requirement to log in - simply search by name.

Office Closed for Holidays

The State Medical Board of Ohio's office will be closed Monday, October 12 in the observance of the state holiday.

Upcoming Meetings

October 5 – Dietetics Advisory Council

The meeting will be held virtually. The meeting link will be available on the website soon.

October 14 – Board Meeting

The meeting will be held in-person at the Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 E. Broad St., 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. The meeting will be livestreamed.

October 21 - Acupuncture Advisory Council

The meeting will be held virtually. The meeting link will be available on the website soon.

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Contact Us

State Medical Board of Ohio

30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

614-466-3934

contact@med.ohio.gov

Licensees Must Maintain eLicense Contact Information

Medical Board licensees must ensure that their address, phone number, and email address are kept up to date with the board. To update the information, visit eLicense.ohio.gov.