OH HB437

Requires students participating in school or youth sports athletic activities to complete a physical examination using a standardized preparticipation physical evaluation form within six weeks of the athletic season, valid for one academic year

Mandates physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses who perform physical exams on individuals 19 and younger to complete a childhood cardiac screening professional development module every four years and annually report examination totals and cardiology referrals to the Department of Health

Requires the Department of Health to create a preparticipation physical evaluation form based on the American Heart Association's 14-point screening for heart disease in youth, including specific family history questions about cardiac conditions and sudden cardiac arrest

Establishes penalties including fines up to $5,000 plus $1,000 per individual examined without completing required training, and makes false certification of compliance a first-degree misdemeanor

Prohibits Medicaid providers who fail to comply with the training requirements from seeking payment from Medicaid for examinations to which the failure applies