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Telehealth HB 122 – Update December 2021
December 13, 2021 The General Assembly passed HB 122 (telehealth) which would make many of the provisions regarding telehealth visits adopted by the Ohio Medical Board during the pandemic to become permanent. The bill will be effective 90 days after Gov. DeWine adds...
Government Relations Report – ODA July Board Meeting
The state budget process has concluded, and the legislature has started its summer recess. As we pass the midpoint of the year, here is an update about the final budget signed into law by the governor, and other priority issues. State Budget Update – HB 110 Last...
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...
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