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Latest Episodes:

Diving into the regulation of GLP-1 Drugs Oct 21, 2025

Weight loss continues to be a hot topic in health care and wellness spaces. You may have heard of GLP-1 drugs, but how much do you really know about the way they are used?

In this episode, Dr. O'Neal will provide an overview of GLP-1 drugs, who regulates them and how patients should approach treatment.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Compounding of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Drug Products (GLP-1) in Ohio

MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program

Knowing What to Look for at an IV Hydration Clinic Oct 01, 2025

Over the years, many trends have swept through health care. Still, it's not always clear which ones are fleeting and which ones are here to stay.

In this episode, we'll discuss retail IV hydration clinics and identify the expectations patients should have when visiting one. Join your host and special guest, Executive Director, Stephanie Loucka, as they discuss the recently issued joint regulatory statement and help listeners understand how the standard of care must be met in this clinical setting.

Joint Regulatory Statement

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Learning about Illicit Massage Jul 25, 2025

The Medical Board's mission is protecting the public. Sometimes that mission includes investigating an illegal industry, illicit massage. In this episode, you'll learn about how illicit massage is carried out and the role of the board in helping to identify the businesses and help victims find a way out.

For more information about the Ohio Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce, visit https://ocjs.ohio.gov/anti-human-trafficking/overview.

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Learning about Massage Therapy Jul 01, 2025

How much do you know about massage therapy? In this episode, we're interviewing a member of the Board's Massage Therapy Advisory Council and talking to him about the profession and overall benefits of massage.

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Prescribing Safely in Ohio Part 2 Apr 18, 2025

In the last episode, we reviewed some of the Board's prescribing rules and how they affect providers and patients. Despite the rules, the Board still encounters providers that neglect their responsibility and are faced with the consequences.

In this episode, the Board's Chief of Enforcement will share three cases with different fact patterns and concerns that came before the Board related to prescribing violations. Listen to find out how the Board responded.

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Prescribing Safely in Ohio Part 1 Apr 04, 2025

Every day, Ohio patients receive prescriptions for medications that help treat their illnesses and conditions.

In this episode, we will have a conversation about the types of rules the Board has in place to ensure prescribers are safely and effectively treating patients.

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Identifying Provider Impairment Part 2 Jan 24, 2025

In the last episode, we learned about the different types of impairment providers may experience and the resources available to help them.

Still, the board’s priority is always to ensure the public is protected. In this episode, you’ll hear from an enforcement attorney assigned to a case involving a struggle with addiction and criminal acts.

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Identifying Provider Impairment Part 1 Jan 06, 2025

It's common to see medical professionals in positions of authority and not realize they also have vulnerabilities that can impact their professional and personal lives.

In this episode, we will be talking about the different ways that providers may struggle with impairment and how the board responds.

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Update: Addressing Sexual Misconduct Part 2 Dec 23, 2024

This episode first aired in April 2024. An important legislative update has been added to the intro.

The Medical Board's sexual misconduct rules deliberately identify provider behavior that is both inappropriate and prohibited in practice. What happens when a physician violates those rules and engages in sexual misconduct with a patient?

In this episode, we will walk through the details of a real case that came before the board involving allegations of sexual misconduct against a licensed physician.

To file a complaint against a Medical Board licensee, visit ⁠⁠https://med.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint.⁠⁠

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Email your questions to ⁠⁠⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠⁠⁠.

Update: Addressing Sexual Misconduct Part 1 Dec 23, 2024

This episode first aired in April 2024. An important legislative update was added to the intro.

The State Medical Board of Ohio takes allegations of licensee misconduct seriously, especially when it involves sexual misconduct.

In this episode we will explore the board's sexual misconduct rules in chapter ⁠4731-26 of the Ohio Administrative Code⁠. We will also describe the many ways the board has prioritized understanding sexual misconduct complaints and has put in place measures to protect Ohio residents from licensees who engage in sexual misconduct or commit crimes of a sexual nature. For more information visit the board's⁠ sexual misconduct page. ⁠

To file a complaint against a Medical Board licensee, visit ⁠https://med.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint.⁠

Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.

Email your questions to ⁠⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠⁠.

Meeting the Standard of Care Part 2 Oct 18, 2024

Medical Board licensees have a tremendous responsibility to safely and competently treat their patients.

In this episode, we will walk through the details of case that came before the board because of a physician's failure to meet the standard of care when performing cosmetic procedures.

To file a complaint against a Medical Board licensee, visit ⁠⁠https://med.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint.⁠⁠

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Email your questions to ⁠⁠⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠⁠⁠.

Learning About Physician Assistants Oct 06, 2024

From October 6 -12, we recognize Physician Assistant Week. What is a physician assistant? Tune into our bonus episode to learn all about the history and role physician assistants have in today’s health care system.

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Meeting the Standard of Care Part 1 Oct 01, 2024

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.

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Addressing Sexual Misconduct Part 2 Jul 08, 2024

In this episode, we will walk through the details of a real case that came before the board involving allegations of sexual misconduct against a licensed physician.

To file a complaint against a Medical Board licensee, visit ⁠https://med.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint.⁠

Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.

Email your questions to ⁠⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠⁠.

Addressing Sexual Misconduct Part 1 Jul 01, 2024

The State Medical Board of Ohio takes allegations of licensee misconduct seriously, especially when it involves sexual misconduct.

In this episode we will explore the board's sexual misconduct rules in chapter 4731-26 of the Ohio Administrative Code. We will also describe the many ways the board has prioritized understanding sexual misconduct complaints and has put in place measures to protect Ohio residents from licensees who engage in sexual misconduct or commit crimes of a sexual nature. For more information visit the board's sexual misconduct page.

To file a complaint against a Medical Board licensee, visit https://med.ohio.gov/help-center/file-a-complaint.

Follow the State Medical Board of Ohio on ⁠X⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

Email your questions to ⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠.

Understanding the Board's Complaint Process Apr 15, 2024

When a licensee acts inappropriately, a complaint should be filed with the Medical Board. In this episode, learn how to file a complaint and what happens when the board investigates and determines whether Ohio law or rules have been broken.

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Email your questions to communications@med.ohio.gov.

Introducing the State Medical Board of Ohio Apr 02, 2024

In this episode, we will sit down with Executive Director Stephanie Loucka, to explore the board’s daily operations and immense responsibility to keep Ohioans safe.

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Trailer | Med Board Pulse: A Podcast by the State Medical Board of Ohio Mar 27, 2024

The State Medical Board of Ohio is a regulatory body tasked with licensing and regulating nearly 100,000 medical professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, massage therapists and more!

Visit med.ohio.gov to learn more about the board's responsbilities and stay up-to-date on important changes.

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Email your questions to ⁠communications@med.ohio.gov⁠.

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