State Medical Board of Ohio

What State Medical Board of Ohio does

The State Medical Board of Ohio is a state government regulatory agency operating under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4731, headquartered at 30 East Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Columbus, in the Rhodes State Office Tower. Its statutory mission is to ensure that persons practicing medicine in Ohio meet sufficient standards of education, training, competence, and ethics. The Board regulates nine license types — physicians (MD, DO, DPM), physician assistants, massage therapists, radiologist assistants, respiratory care professionals, anesthesiologist assistants, genetic counselors, acupuncturists, and dietitians — and administers the Certificate to Recommend (CTR) program for the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.

The Board's services are delivered primarily through the statewide eLicense.ohio.gov online portal, supplemented by in-person services at the Columbus headquarters, monthly public board meetings, and written communications. Underlying technology is IBM WebSphere Portal hosted on the state government's Innovate Ohio Platform (IOP), with OHID-based federated authentication and WCAG accessibility compliance. Supporting partnerships include the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for digital infrastructure, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) for physician credential verification, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB), and the Ohio BCI and FBI for criminal background checks. Ohio is the 35th state member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

Revenue is generated entirely through licensing, renewal, reinstatement, restoration, verification, and Compact fees, with rates varying by license type (e.g., MD/DO initial application $308.50, Physician Assistant $403.50, Massage Therapist $153.50, Respiratory Care $75+, Interstate Compact $700). All fees are non-refundable. The Board also produces the Med Board Pulse podcast, a CTR Newsletter, and publishes monthly formal disciplinary actions and annual transparency metrics covering complaints, citations, and settlement agreements. There is no disclosed commercial revenue, no parent company, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity; the entity operates purely as a public-sector regulatory body accountable to the Ohio legislature.

Name

State Medical Board of Ohio

Legal name

State Medical Board of Ohio

Website

https://med.ohio.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The State Medical Board of Ohio is a state regulatory agency that licenses and disciplines nine categories of healthcare professionals in Ohio, including physicians, physician assistants, massage therapists, and respiratory care professionals, while administering the medical marijuana CTR program and publishing public disciplinary records.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Licensing and Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Licensing, Accreditation & Credentialing Boards (HLAJACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Professional Standards & Scope-of-Practice Regulators (HLAJACAH), Regulatory Compliance, Licensing & Enforcement (Public Health) (HLAJAMAE), Health Regulation, Licensing & Compliance (Public Health) (BPAIAJAN)

Keywords

• Medical licensing
• Physician regulation
• Healthcare oversight
• License verification
• Medical marijuana certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Licensing and Certification Fees: Government regulatory agency funded through application fees, renewal fees, and verification fees from healthcare professionals seeking licensure. Fees vary by license type including MD/DO ($308.50 application), Physician Assistant ($403.50), Massage Therapist ($153.50), Respiratory Care Professional ($75.00+).

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Core offering

The State Medical Board of Ohio is a state government regulatory agency that issues, renews, and disciplines licenses across nine healthcare professions in Ohio, including Medicine and Surgery (MD/DO/DPM), Physician Assistant, Massage Therapy, Respiratory Care, Genetic Counseling, Dietetics, Anesthesiologist Assistant, and Orientation Aide. It also administers the Certificate to Recommend (CTR) program for medical marijuana, investigates complaints against licensees, and publishes monthly formal actions reports to maintain professional standards and protect the public.

Product overview

The State Medical Board of Ohio is a government regulatory agency that oversees medical licensing and regulation in Ohio. The board operates primarily through its eLicense online portal for license applications, renewals, and management. Core services include licensing healthcare professionals (Physicians MD/DO/DPM, Physician Assistants, Massage Therapists, Respiratory Care Professionals, Anesthesiologist Assistants, Genetic Counselors, Acupuncturists, and Dietitians), the Certificate to Recommend (CTR) program for medical marijuana, complaint filing and investigation services, license verification, and publishing formal disciplinary actions. The board also produces the Med Board Pulse podcast for public education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical and Surgical License (MD/DO/DPM) State-issued license authorizing physicians, surgeons, and podiatric physicians to practice medicine in Ohio; includes initial application, biennial renewal, and compliance oversight for MD, DO, and DPM practitioners.
• Allied Health Professional Licenses (PA, MT, RCP, RRT, GC, D/N, AA, OA) State-issued licenses for eight allied healthcare professional categories in Ohio, each governing its specific scope of practice, qualification requirements, and renewal cycle.
• Certificate to Recommend (CTR) Program Separate regulatory certificate issued to qualifying Ohio physicians that authorizes them to recommend medical marijuana for patients with state-approved qualifying conditions; includes application, renewal, and oversight.
• Complaints and Investigations Service Formal complaint intake, investigation, and adjudication service for alleged professional misconduct or substandard care by any Ohio Board licensee, available to patients, families, and members of the public.
• License Verification Service Public, online lookup service that allows anyone to verify the current licensure status, disciplinary history, and other publicly available details of Ohio medical and allied health licensees.
• Monthly Formal Actions Reports Publicly published monthly reports summarizing formal Board actions, including licensing approvals, reinstatements, disciplinary outcomes, and other decisions, providing transparency on regulatory activity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Publishes monthly formal actions documenting disciplinary outcomes and settlement agreements
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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS)coreTechnology or IntegrationDAS operates the Innovate Ohio Platform (IOP) that hosts the Medical Board's website and digital services. DAS establishes accessibility requirements under Ohio Administrative Policy IT-09, ensuring WCAG compliance for all state web content.
• Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio became the 35th member state of the Compact through Senate Bill 6 (2021), enabling expedited licensure for qualified physicians across member states through standardized eligibility requirements and Letter of Qualification process.
• Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)coreOthersBCI conducts criminal record checks (in conjunction with FBI) required for all license applications and restorations. Both BCI and FBI results must be sent directly to the Medical Board.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreOthersFBI conducts federal criminal record checks required for all Medical Board license applicants, working in conjunction with Ohio BCI for comprehensive background screening.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationNCCPA provides certification verification for physician assistant applicants. The Board requires evidence of current NCCPA certification for licensure and renewal, with electronic verification available through NCCPA ID or SSN.
• Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)coreTechnology or IntegrationFSMB provides the Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) for physician credential verification and operates the USMLE examination program. Required for standard physician licensure applications.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)coreTechnology or IntegrationNBRC administers the RRT credentialing examinations (TMC and CSE) required for respiratory care professional licensure in Ohio. Examination results must be submitted as part of the application process.
• Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)coreTechnology or IntegrationFSMTB administers the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination) required for massage therapist licensure in Ohio. All applicants must provide evidence of successful MBLEx completion.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA): Certifies physician assistants nationally; SMBO requires current NCCPA certification for PA licensure and renewal. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing the credentialing framework SMBO depends on.
• National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME): Administers the USMLE examination referenced in SMBO's licensing requirements. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing assessment infrastructure underpinning state medical licensure nationwide.

Direct peers

• Illinois Medical Licensing Board: Illinois's physician and medical professional licensing authority under IDFPR. Comparable in licensing scope, fee structure, and regulatory oversight of medical professionals in a large Midwestern state.
• Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine: Pennsylvania's state medical licensing board under the Department of State. Comparable as a multi-professional state medical regulatory body handling licensing, renewals, and disciplinary oversight.
• Texas Medical Board: Texas's state medical board responsible for licensing physicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals. Closely comparable in scope, fee structure, and regulatory authority to SMBO.
• Medical Board of California: California's state medical licensing and disciplinary board for physicians and allied health professionals. Directly comparable as a large-state medical regulatory agency performing licensing, complaint investigation, and discipline across multiple license categories.
• Florida Board of Medicine: Florida's physician licensing and regulatory board under the Department of Health. Directly comparable as a state-level medical licensing authority performing similar application, renewal, and disciplinary functions.
• New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions: Administers professional licensure for physicians and other healthcare professions in New York. Comparable as a large-state regulatory body overseeing multiple healthcare license types with similar licensing, verification, and disciplinary functions.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB): National non-profit umbrella organization representing all state medical boards and providing the FCVS credentialing service and USMLE program. Comparable as the broader industry body that SMBO partners with for credential verification.

Regional players

• Ohio Department of Health: Ohio's primary state public health agency; a peer state government entity addressing overlapping but distinct regulatory domains (population health vs. professional licensure). Useful for comparison on state-level health regulatory scope and funding models.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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