The State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO) is seeking physicians to serve as reviewers for its Quality Intervention Program (QIP). The goal of the QIP is to proactively identify clinical deficiencies that, if not corrected, could lead to violations of the Medical Practices Act and help licensees correct them through peer-to-peer feedback and, when indicated, non-disciplinary remedial education courses.
The QIP process is confidential by law and reviewers are not required to provide formal testimony. QIP reviewers should be board-certified and hold an active Ohio medical license in good standing.
Reviewers are needed in all areas of practice and are compensated for their participation. If you are interested, please contact Chief of Quality Assurance Rebecca Marshall to receive more information.
The SMBO also needs subject matter experts in family medicine, internal medicine, and pain management. The SMbO contracts with qualified medical experts for quality of care reviews. Potential experts should have a clinical practice within Ohio and be board-certified for a minimum of five years. If interested email your CV to Donald.davis@med.Ohio.gov.
It is my understanding that physician reviewers are needed. My experience includes reviewer for the Ohio Department of Medicaid and Social Security Department for Disability.
Sincerely,
Terresa L. Hawthorne, M.D., MPH