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Advocacy Update: ODA Fighting for Dermatologists and Patients
The ODA continues to advocate for Ohio Dermatologists and their patients through multiple advocacy initiatives. During the month of May, ODA submitted written or oral testimony and letters for three House Bills. House Bill 159: Would prohibit the use of minors under...
ODA Advocacy Day – Virtually Held on May 21st
The ODA held their annual Advocacy Day on May 21st, virtually via zoom with ODA members meeting with state representatives to discuss current topics that are impacting Ohio Dermatologists and their patients. These members discussed HB 159, Ban on Tanning for minors...
Doctors Push To Limit Minors’ Use Of Tanning Beds
A series of medical professionals told the House Health TrackCommittee that limiting minors' access to tanning beds would help protect them against early exposure to UV radiation and an increased risk of developing skin cancer. Dr. Shannon Trotter, representing the...
Ohio In-Office Dermatology Compounding Practices-Frequently Asked Questions
The ODA has put together a FAQ sheet to help assist Ohio Dermatologists with the compounding regulations in the state of Ohio. Please click the below document to view the FAQ sheet. If you have any questions about what is stated on this sheet or any additional...
TDDD Information – Who Needs a License?
The ODA would like to encourage all Dermatologists to read the below information from the pharmacy board on who needs a TDDD License and who is exempt. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jill Hostetler at odaexec@ohderm.org....
AADA – Recognizes the ODA in Advocacy Update
The AAD recently posted their AADA Advocacy Update and recognized the hard work and efforts of the ODA which resulted in the important changes to the state's compounding requirements. Ohio dermatology advocacy results in changes to compounding requirements A five-year...
Ohio Vaccine Distribution Update
An Update from the Ohio Department of Health to Physicians and Other Healthcare Personnel: (As of Dec. 10) The OSMA received the below update from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). They are still waiting for information on specifically which physicians and...
Esthetician’s and Microblading
The ODA and the OSMA would like to provide an update on the Cosmetology Ruling regarding Esthetician's and Microblading. The cosmetology board recently posted on its Facebook page that Microblading is considered permanent makeup and as such is regulated by the health...
SAVE THE DATE: ODA Advocacy Day – May 13th
Save the Date Ohio Dermatological Association – Advocacy Day Wednesday, May 13, 2020 @ Ohio Statehouse in Columbus The ODA is hosting its annual Advocacy Day on May 13th from 9am - 6pm. We will be visiting with legislators during the day and ending the day with a...
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy – TDDD inspection Guid
The pharmacy board recently published a 58-page inspection guide for Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) Clinics and Prescriber Offices. Due to the complex nature of the TDDD license structure and the pharmacy board’s ability to inspect a physician’s office...
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