Comment on Proposed "Office Based Surgery" Rule Changes
The State Medical Board of Ohio is seeking public input on proposed rules pertaining to Office-Based Surgeries. Comments are due Oct. 31.
SBMO will review comments received and possibly make changes to the initially proposed language before the rules are then filed with the Common Sense Initiative Office.
View Proposed Rule Changes
The rules up for review are:
4731-25-02 |
General provisions |
Proposed to Amend |
4731-25-03 |
Standards for surgery using moderate sedation/analgesia |
Proposed Rescission |
4731-25-03 |
Standards for surgery using moderate sedation/analgesia |
Proposed New Rule |
4731-25-04 |
Standards for surgery using anesthesia services |
Proposed to Amend |
4731-25-05 |
Liposuction in the office setting |
Proposed to Amend |
4731-25-06 |
Standard of care for Surgery or Special Procedures in the Office Setting |
Proposed New Rule |
4731-25-07 |
Accreditation of office settings |
Proposed to Amend |
4731-25-08 |
Standards for non-office based surgery |
Proposed to Amend |
Deadline for submitting comments: October 31, 2025
Comments to:
Nathan Smith
State Medical Board of Ohio