Professional Resources
- Licensing Boards & Certifying Bodies
- State Provider & Professional Associations
- National Provider & Professional Associations
- Ohio Administrative Agencies
- Legislative and Advocacy Sites
- Quality & Accreditation
- Billing, Payment & Compliance
Licensing Boards & Certifying Bodies
Ohio Board of Nursing
Licenses nurses and state-tested nursing aides (STNAs) in the state of Ohio; charged with maintaining rules pertaining to nursing.
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
Licenses pharmacists and pharmacy distributors in the state of Ohio; charged with maintaining rules pertaining to pharmacy.
State Medical Board of Ohio
Licenses physicians, physician assistants and others in the state of Ohio; charged with maintaining rules pertaining to the practice of medicine.
State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board
Licenses counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists in the state of Ohio; charged with maintaining rules pertaining to couselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists.
State Provider & Professional Associations
Association for Ohio Philanthropic Homes and Services for the Aging (AOPHA)
Advocates on behalf of Ohio not-for-profit providers serving older adults.
Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Represents Ohio's 12 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and advocates on behalf of the Older Ohioans they serve.
Ohio Healthcare Association (OHCA)
Represents Ohio nursing facilities, assisted living communities and intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR).
Ohio Hospital Association (OHA)
Represents 169 hospitals and 18 health systems throughout Ohio.
Ohio Nurses Association (ONA)
Promotes and protects nurses, the nursing profession, and those who receive nursing care.
Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA)
Represents Ohio osteopathic physicians, 11 hospitals that are members of the Ohio Osteopathic Hospital Association, and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM).
Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
Represents 20,000 Ohio physicians, residents, medical students and practice managers.
National Provider & Professional Associations
American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
Professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine.
American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)
A medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine.
American Association for Home Care (AAHC)
Represents home healthcare providers, equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in the homecare community.
American Medical Association (AMA)
National professional organization representing the interests of physicians.
Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
National resource for palliative care program development, professional development and education.
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)
National nursing organization dedicated to promoting excellence in hospice and palliative nursing care.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Represents the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
A membership organization of professional social workers working to enhance the professional growth and development, set professional standards, and advance sound social policies.
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
Represents hospice and palliative care programs and professionals throughout the United States.
Ohio Administrative Agencies
ODJFS- E-manuals
Rules and other resources for Ohio Medicaid providers.
Ohio Department of Aging (ODA)
Ohio administrative agency charged with improving the lives of older Ohioans. Administers PASSPORT, Assisted Living, the Long Term Care Ombudsman program and other programs for older Ohioans.
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Ohio administrative agency responsible for responding to the needs of Ohioans with developmental disabilities. Also administers Individual Options (IO) and Level 1 (L1) waivers.
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
Ohio administrative agency charged with protecting and improving the health of all Ohioans.
Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI)
Ohio administrative agency responsible for regulating the insurance industry.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)
Ohio administrative agency responsible for Medicaid, as well as job assistance, financial assistance, children's welfare, and other social welfare programs.
Legislative and Advocacy Sites
Federal Register
The FR is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, executive orders and other presidential documents.
Ohio House of Representatives
Find your Ohio Representative, visit their website, look up committee membership and schedules.
Ohio Laws and Rules
Lists all current Ohio laws and Ohio rules.
- Medicaid Rules- Hospice
- Medicaid Rules- Home Health and Private Duty Nursing
- ODH Rules- Hospice Licensure
- ODJFS Rules- Ohio Homecare Program
- ODA Rules-PASSPORT, Long Term Care Ombudsman & other ODA-administered programs
Ohio Senate
Find your Ohio Senator, visit their website, look up committee membership and schedules.
Register of Ohio
Lists all new rules for the state of Ohio and rules under 5-year review.
Thomas (Library of Congress)
Look up current legislation being considered by U.S. Congress.
US House of Representatives
Find your U.S. Representative, visit their website, look up committee membership and schedules.
US Senate
Find your U.S. Senators, visit their website, look up committee membership and schedules.
White House
The official site for U.S. President Barack Obama. Follow press releases, priority issues, and other news and events.
Quality & Accreditation
Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC)
An accreditation body focusing on a variety of provider types, including pharmacy serviced, home medical equipment suppliers, non-certified private duty nursing services, home care and hospice.
Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
An accreditation body focusing on community-based healthcare services in the U.S.
Joint Commission
An accreditation body focusing on a variety of provider types, including hospitals, ambulatory health care, behavioral health care, laboratory services and home care and hospice.
Ohio KePRO
Ohio's Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). Focuses on improving the care of Medicare beneficiaries by providing tools and resources to Medicare providers.
Billing, Payment & Compliance
CAHABA GBA
A Medicare Administrative Contractor, which handles claims for home care and hospice agencies in West Virginia.
Local Coverage Decisions: CAHABA
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The main page for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services that is charged with the administration of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
National Government Services
A Medicare Administrative Contractor, which handles claims for home care and hospice agencies in Michigan.
Palmetto GBA
A Medicare Administrative Contractor, which handles claims for home care and hospice agencies in Ohio and Indiana.
