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BMD COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Resource Guide

Client Alert

Providers - for the latest information related to Medicaid/Medicare, Telehealth, HIPAA, CPT Codes, as well as Ohio and Federal Information, click here for a comprehensive resource guide for help in navigating the new normal during the Coronavirus pandemic.

For questions, please contact BMD Healthcare and Hospital Law Members:

Jack Diamond
jtdiamond@bmdllc.com
330.253.1820

Matt Heinle
maheinle@bmdllc.com
330.253.1832 

Jeana Singleton
jmsingleton@bmdllc.com
330.253.2001

Amanda Waesch
alwaesch@bmdllc.com
330.253.9185

Daphne Kackloudis
dlkackloudis@bmdllc.com
614.246.7508


Name, Image, and Likeness Agreements in Healthcare

For example, some healthcare providers have begun to utilize "Name, Image, and Likeness" agreements to promote the brand they have created through their healthcare practice.  We have seen the most healthcare NIL activity with longevity and wellness providers, as well as orthopedics.

Compounding GLP-1 Drugs - Recent Updates

Recent guidance from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (“BOP”) indicates that providers should generally use the FDA approved GLP-1 drug, rather than a non-FDA approved compounded version of the medication. Importantly, if a GLP-1 drug is commercially available, it cannot be copied through compounding. Currently, compounded copies of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide are not permitted.

Top Compliance Risks for Ohio Med-Spas in 2025

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has increased inspections of med-spas holding Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) licenses, with many facing enforcement actions in 2025. Common issues include purchasing from unlicensed distributors, improper drug storage, inadequate recordkeeping, and insufficient prescriber oversight. Understanding these risks and maintaining compliance can help protect your practice from penalties and license suspension.

Pre and Postnuptial Agreements | Necessary, Maybe, What Happened to Forever?

Both Florida and Ohio now allow clients to enter into a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement prior to marriage or after marriage (Ohio previously did not allow postnuptial agreements). Both documents have statutory guidelines that must be followed in terms of execution and financial disclosure.

DHS Ends All Employment Authorization Auto-Extensions

Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends all automatic work authorization renewals. The 540-day extension applies only to renewals filed before this date, and there is no grace period for expired EADs filed on or after October 30. Employers must audit EADs, train staff, ensure I-9 compliance, and plan for work authorization gaps. Penalties for noncompliance can be severe.