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Mar 12 2018

Trending topic: NC’s new opioid prescribing limits

The prescribing limits contained in NC’s opioids law, the STOP Act of 2017, took effect Jan. 1, imposing new… Read More…
Mar 12 2018

NCMB’s mission: more than patient protection

   Categories:  President’s Message In November, I had the honor of being sworn in as the North Carolina Medical Board’s 119th President. A little over five… Read More…
Nov 27 2017

Happy 50th birthday to the Physician Assistant profession

This year the physician assistant (PA) profession celebrates 50 years of serving patients in North Carolina and beyond.… Read More…
Nov 27 2017

May-July 2017 Quarterly Board Actions Report

 Categories:  Board Actions Report The Board actions listed below are published in an abbreviated format. The report does not include non-prejudicial actions… Read More…
Nov 27 2017

Stay on top of NCMB news between issues

NCMB is testing a digital supplement to the quarterly Forum newsletter to keep licensees apprised of the latest Board… Read More…
Nov 27 2017

Getting to know the people of the NC Medical Board: Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD

APPOINTED 2016 | CHILD & ADOLESCENT/ GENERAL PSYCHIATRY | BOARD MEMBER| GREENVILLE, NC Q: What do you wish other… Read More…
Nov 27 2017

Updated STOP Act FAQs

NCMB has added additional questions and answers about the state’s new opioids law, the STOP Act of 2017, to the FAQs… Read More…
Nov 27 2017

Wellspring by NCPHP: Bringing Wellness, Resilience and Recovery

  When I first meet with a physician or PA, I usually begin our conversation with a question: What does the individual know… Read More…
Nov 27 2017

Proposed rule defines “consultation” for PAs, supervisors

At its September meeting, the Board tentatively approved rule changes that define “consultation” between a physician… Read More…
Nov 27 2017

Licensee obligation to complete death certificates

Updated October 2022; The information in this article has been updated. For the most current policy regarding NCMB's… Read More…