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Laser Hair Removal Act
AI Healthcare Symposium
2024 Virtual Primary Care
New Prescribing Law
Join Provider Bridge
Medical Spa Guidelines
Caution with A.I. help
CMS Nursing Home Audits
OKCAPMAP
Free Physician Counseling
Personal Identity Info
Perinatal Mental Health
Marijuana Guidelines
Medical Treatment Laws CE

Laser Hair Removal Act


Laser Hair Removal Act - effective November 1, 2024

An Act relating to laser hair removal; creating the Laser Hair Removal Act; providing definitions; limiting hair removal performance to certain instruments; requiring certain credential; mandating certain training and education program; requiring physician oversight of certain facilities; providing exemption; mandating establishment of protocols; describing supervision requirements; regulating professional conduct of laser practitioners; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

Click to view the Bill on the OSCN site:
House Bill 2998 - Laser Hair Removal Act

Laser Hair Removal Act - effective November 1, 2024 An Act relating to laser hair removal; creating the Laser Hair Removal Act; providing definitions; limiting hair removal performance to certain instruments; requiring certain credential; mandating certain training and education program; requiring physician oversight of certain facilities; providing exemption; mandating establishment of protocols; describing supervision requirements; regulating professional conduct of laser practitioners; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. Act on MD Laws, Rules, Regulations page, please include the following: Download House Bill 2998 - Laser Hair Removal Act

Posted on 09/30/2024


AI Healthcare Symposium


Doctors, PAs, and other Healthcare Professionals,

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Oklahoma Medical Board, The American College of Legal Medicine, The American Board of Legal Medicine, and The Academy of Ethics and Legal Medicine are co-sponsoring the following important, timely, and educational 6-hour online national mid-year symposium about the basics, medical uses, ethical and legal aspects of

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.  

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If you have any questions, feel free to write or call Dr. S. Sandy Sanbar.  Email: sandysanbar@gmail.com

Posted on 09/07/2024


2024 Virtual Primary Care


Banner for 2024 Primary Care Update
Date & Location

The Online Course will be available beginning Monday, November 4, 2024, 8:00 AM

through Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 11:59 PM. During this time period, you can complete the conference's CME requirements at your own pace.

Credits
AOA Category 1-A (up to 20.0 hours), General Attendance (up to 20.0 hours)
AMA PRA Category 1TM  (up to 20.0 hours)
 
Overview
The goal of the 2024 Virtual Primary Care Update is to provide primary care providers with the latest in practice guidelines over a wide variety of frequently encountered topics and disease processes. Program participants will then apply the knowledge gained back to their existing rural, suburban or urban practice allowing them to bridge the gap between previous therapies and the current best practices.
 

Topics Include

  1. Proper Prescribing: Appropriate Management of Chronic Opioid Therapy
  2. Nutritional Deficiencies and Nutritional support to improve outcomes for children with ASD
  3. Peri-Op - Antithrombotic agents
  4. Dermatology skin tone and presentation 
  5. Heart Failure Update
  6. Poison Control
  7. Endometriosis 
  8. Use of Telehealth
  9. HIV meds-what primary care providers need to know 
  10. Acute trauma stabilization
  11. Men's Health
  12. Radiology
  13. Veteran Specific Health Risks
  14. Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life
  15. ENT/Allergies in Primary Care
  16. Pediatric Mental Health
  17. OMM
  18. Common Orthopedic Injuries
  19. Stroke Management
  20. Nutritional Based Health and Longevity
  21. Thyroid Disorders

Registration rates and deadlines

Registration closes on December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm CST.

Early-bird rate - ends October 2, 2024 at 5:00pm CST    $539.00

Regular rate - October 2, 2024 from 5:01pm - December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm CST   $565.00

Retired and Active Duty Military rate - April 15, 2024 - December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm CST  $335.00

OSU full-time faculty, OSU and Non-OSU students, residents and fellows.: Contact osu.cme@okstate.edu to receive a promo code for complimentary registration.

Posted on 07/16/2024


New Prescribing Law


URGENT: Prescribing for Out-of-State Physicians

Existing Law requires any physician who prescribes Controlled Dangerous Substances (Schedules II, III, IV and V) to Oklahoma residents to register with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in order to purchase official prescription forms.  This is a modification of existing law surrounding the prescribing of controlled dangerous substances in Oklahoma. 

A physician must have an Oklahoma license to register with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.

If you have any further questions, please contact your legal counsel.

On May 15, 2024, Governor Stitt signed into law House Bill 3567 .

 

House Bill 3567 requires any physician who prescribes Controlled Dangerous Substances (Schedules II, III, IV and V) to Oklahoma residents to register with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in order to purchase official prescription forms.  This is a modification of existing law surrounding the prescribing of controlled dangerous substances in Oklahoma. 

 

A physician must have an Oklahoma license to register with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.

 

If you have any further questions, please contact your legal counsel.

On May 15, 2024, Governor Stitt signed into law House Bill 3567 .

 

House Bill 3567 requires any physician who prescribes Controlled Dangerous Substances (Schedules II, III, IV and V) to Oklahoma residents to register with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in order to purchase official prescription forms.  This is a modification of existing law surrounding the prescribing of controlled dangerous substances in Oklahoma. 

 

A physician must have an Oklahoma license to register with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.

 

If you have any further questions, please contact your legal counsel.

Posted on 07/03/2024


Join Provider Bridge


Join Provider Bridge to support Emergency Response

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Provider Bridge is at the forefront of license portability - making it easier and faster for health care professionals to help when Public Health Emergencies arise.

Provider Bridge is for verified clinicians willing to provide in-person care or telehealth services during Public Health Emergencies.

Our team has created an active and extensive database of these clinicians and makes it available to healthcare entities looking to supplement their care during times of Public Health Emergencies.

Currently, ProviderBridge supports Physicians, PAs and nurses and is positioned to expand to include other medical professionals.  

Provider Bridge supports expeditious emergency response most effectively by having a large number of medical professionals registered in the platform. Registration takes only a few minutes and can be completed at the following link: Register Now.

Providerbridge.org was made possible by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the Licensure Portability Program

Posted on 02/09/2024


Medical Spa Guidelines


Updated Medical Spa Guidelines for MDs

Guidance for MDs regarding the operation of a Medical Spa in Oklahoma. A med spa is a combination of a traditional day spa and a medical clinic.  Click to view or print the latest guidelines updated 1/18/2024.

Posted on 02/07/2024


Caution with A.I. help


 Microsoft recently started including a “Copilot” Icon (pictured at left) as part of their Edge browser to promote their so-called Artificial Intelligence capabilities. It is normally located in the upper-right hand side of the browser window. You can visit any webpage, then click on the Copilot icon and it will generate what it believes to be relevant and accurate information on the right side of the browser window. 

Please be aware that information in the window that opens when you click on the Copilot icon is not coming from the medical board. It is Microsoft’s interpretation of certain words and phrases on the website and often erroneous conclusions that they draw from them.  We have no control over the information Microsoft chooses to create and cannot be held responsible for that content. If you have any questions about license requirements or CME requirements, please check the actual website (without using the Copilot icon) or contact the board directly at licensing@okmedicalboard.org.

Posted on 06/10/2023


CMS Nursing Home Audits


     Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Medications

     And

     Erroneous Diagnosis of Schizophrenia in Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are responsible for the oversight and health and safety of nursing home residents. Over the past decade, through the work of the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care, CMS has been monitoring antipsychotic medication use in nursing homes. Though steps have been taken to reduce the use of these drugs, there continue to be concerns that nursing home residents may be inappropriately prescribed antipsychotic medications due to being erroneously diagnosed and coded as having schizophrenia;

To increase our focus on this issue, CMS recently announced they will be conducting off-site nursing home audits. If the audit reveals a pattern of inaccurate coding and if there are instances where a practitioner has not followed professionals’ standards of practice for diagnosing individuals and prescribing medications, we believe these practitioners should be referred to their respective state medical boards for investigation.

CLICK HERE TO READ A MORE DETAILED VERSION OF THIS NOTICE

For questions and to obtain more information, please contact DNH_BehavioralHealth@cms.hhs.gov.

Posted on 03/22/2023


OKCAPMAP


 
The Oklahoma Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Access Program (OKCAPMAP) supports the primary care provider’s provision of pediatric mental health care in the primary care setting. OKCAPMAP will provide Oklahoma’s primary care providers with child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health consultation, enhanced mental health education, and referral assistance to local and statewide mental health services.
 
Psychiatry and Mental Health Consultations
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and mental health professionals are available 9AM-5PM for consultation on pediatric behavioral health cases. Consultation may include such topics as diagnostic considerations, medication management, or in-office interventions.
 
Advanced Mental Health Education
Our team of practitioners, researchers, and educators are dedicated to bringing the most current behavioral health education and training to Oklahoma’s primary care providers. We offer advanced education opportunities to registered providers including online and in-person learning sessions.
 
Mental Health Referral Assistance
Our coordinators assist primary care provider’s in helping families find the “best-fit” therapeutic option for their child or adolescent.  Our coordinators also aid with follow up and continuity of care.
 
Local and Statewide Resources
Our resource pages are intended to provide PCP and family connection to pediatric mental health and family wellness services and support.
 
 
 
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Psychiatry and Mental Health Consultations
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and mental health professionals are available 9AM-5PM for consultation on pediatric behavioral health cases. Consultation may include such topics as diagnostic considerations, medication management, or in-office interventions.
 
Advanced Mental Health Education
Our team of practitioners, researchers, and educators are dedicated to bringing the most current behavioral health education and training to Oklahoma’s primary care providers. We offer advanced education opportunities to registered providers including online and in-person learning sessions.
 
Mental Health Referral Assistance
Our coordinators assist primary care provider’s in helping families find the “best-fit” therapeutic option for their child or adolescent.
 
Our coordinators also aid with follow up and continuity of care.
 
Local and Statewide Resources
Our resource pages are intended to provide PCP and family connection to pediatric mental health and family wellness services and support.
 
We believe that a well-supported family supports child wellness. Oklahoma Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Access Program (OKCAPMAP) supports the primary care provider’s provision of pediatric mental health care in the primary care setting. OKCAPMAP will provide Oklahoma’s primary care providers with child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health consultation, enhanced mental health education, and referral assistance to local and statewide mental health services.
 
Psychiatry and Mental Health Consultations
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and mental health professionals are available 9AM-5PM for consultation on pediatric behavioral health cases. Consultation may include such topics as diagnostic considerations, medication management, or in-office interventions.
 
Advanced Mental Health Education
Our team of practitioners, researchers, and educators are dedicated to bringing the most current behavioral health education and training to Oklahoma’s primary care providers. We offer advanced education opportunities to registered providers including online and in-person learning sessions.
 
Mental Health Referral Assistance
Our coordinators assist primary care provider’s in helping families find the “best-fit” therapeutic option for their child or adolescent.
 
Our coordinators also aid with follow up and continuity of care.
 
Local and Statewide Resources
Our resource pages are intended to provide PCP and family connection to pediatric mental health and family wellness services and support.
 
We believe that a well-supported family supports child wellness.asdfasfee sasdfasefasdThe Oklahoma Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Access Program (OKCAPMAP) supports the primary care provider’s provision of pediatric mental health care in the primary care setting. OKCAPMAP will provide Oklahoma’s primary care providers with child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health consultation, enhanced mental health education, and referral assistance to local and statewide mental health services.
 
Psychiatry and Mental Health Consultations
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and mental health professionals are available 9AM-5PM for consultation on pediatric behavioral health cases. Consultation may include such topics as diagnostic considerations, medication management, or in-office interventions.
 
Advanced Mental Health Education
Our team of practitioners, researchers, and educators are dedicated to bringing the most current behavioral health education and training to Oklahoma’s primary care providers. We offer advanced education opportunities to registered providers including online and in-person learning sessions.
 
Mental Health Referral Assistance
Our coordinators assist primary care provider’s in helping families find the “best-fit” therapeutic option for their child or adolescent.
 
Our coordinators also aid with follow up and continuity of care.
 
Local and Statewide Resources
Our resource pages are intended to provide PCP and family connection to pediatric mental health and family wellness services and support.
 
We believe that a well-supported family supports child wellness.

Posted on 10/25/2022


Free Physician Counseling


 

Program Features

  • Free limited counseling sessions for Oklahoma physicians
  • Confidential counseling 
  • Locations available throughout Oklahoma
  • Telemedicine sessions available
  • Appointment hours are flexible with a physician’s schedule in mind
  • Urgent appointments are available


Click here to learn more about the Physician Wellness Program/

 

Posted on 11/06/2020


Personal Identity Info


Click here to learn how the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision stores and uses Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Posted on 11/01/2019


Perinatal Mental Health


New Oklahoma Statute on Perinatal Mental Health Effective Nov. 1

A new Oklahoma statute related to perinatal mental health goes into effect November 1, 2019. This statute, from enrolled SB 419, requires Oklahoma hospitals and licensed health care providers to educate and screen their patients for perinatal mental health disorders.

Click here for more information about the Perinatal Mental Health statute

Posted on 10/28/2019


Marijuana Guidelines


Posted on 03/12/2019


Medical Treatment Laws CE


Health Care Providers' Responsibilities and Rights Under Certain Medical Treatment Laws.
Pursuant to state law (Title 63, Oklahoma Stat. Ann, Section 3162), inpatient health care services entities shall ensure that all health care providers and other defined officials associated with the inpatient health care services entity are provided with a copy of this brochure - Click here to read and print the brochure

Online Presentation is available on the Education Section of this Website.  Click here: Education
.
The Guide to create login and use the online presentation can be downloaded at: The Guide to MTLA
.
Information for Patients and Their Families: Click here to read Your Medical Treatment Rights Under Oklahoma Law.

 

Full Text of Enrolled House Bill 2603 -this is the text of the legislation that created this requirement:

http://www.okmedicalboard.org/download/743/Medical+Treatment+Laws+Information+Act+-+HB2603.pdf

Posted on 03/24/2015

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Medical Board's Mission

To promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by requiring a high level of qualifications, standards and continuing education for licenses regulated by Oklahoma Medical Board. To protect the on-going Health Safety and Well-being of the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by investigating complaints, conducting public hearings, effectuating and monitoring disciplinary actions against any of the licensed professionals, while providing the licensee with proper due process and all rights afforded under the law. To provide any member of society upon request, a copy of the specific public records and information on any of the licensed professionals.

Medical Board's Vision

To ensure that qualified health care professionals are available to the citizens of Oklahoma.

Medical Board's Values and Behaviors

We take pride in our agency's ability to ensure that qualified healthcare professionals are available to the citizens of this state. We will perform our responsibilities with integrity and professionalism. We recognize the importance of personal and professional development for each employee and we will seek ways to expand their knowledge and capabilities.

We will be responsive to the needs of the potential licensees. The agency strives to process an application for licensure within a reasonable length time.

We are committed to protecting the public from the aberrant practices of any licensed professional. We will be sensitive to the complaints from anyone concerning a professional licensed by the agency. Complaints in any form and from any source will be reviewed, acknowledged and adjudicated to some conclusion within a conservative time period.

We will respond in a timely manner to anyone needing services and/or information from the agency in person or by telephone, fax, e-mail, postal mail or the Internet. We value our ability to serve the public by providing useful and easily accessible information.

All public records are available for review and all board meetings are open to the public.

Website information

This website and its contents are updated 3 times daily. Here you will find current and vital information on medical practitioners licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (OSBMLS). The Board has made every effort to present this information in a timely, unbiased format.

NOTICE: This public website is designed to serve the public with their individual search for providers. It is not intended for mass harvesting of data/data mining for business purpose. All searches are monitored and any attempt of data mining will result in your IP address being blocked from accessing our server. To obtain data for business purpose use our database request form or subscribe to our subscriber services. Contact supportservices@okmedicalboard.org for more information.

Agendas & Minutes

Meeting Date Agenda (last modified) Results
September 2024 Agenda (09/17/2024) Results
July 2024 Agenda (07/24/2024) Results
June 2024 Agenda (06/25/2024) Results
May 2024 Agenda (05/14/2024) Results
March 2024 Agenda (03/04/2024) Results
February 22 2024 Agenda (02/15/2024) Results
January 2024 Agenda (01/16/2024) Results
November 16 2023 Agenda (11/14/2023) Results
November 15 2023 Agenda (11/08/2023) Results
September 2023 Agenda (09/12/2023) Results
July 2023 Agenda (07/18/2023) Results
June 2023 Agenda (06/27/2023) Results
May 2023 Agenda (05/10/2023) Results
March 2023 Agenda (03/14/2023) Results
January 2023 Agenda (01/17/2023) Results

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