Nov-Dec 2020 Digital Forum
In this issue of the digital Forum, find a message from Board President Venkata Jonnalagadda, who urges awareness and self-care as medical professionals begin to fray under the pressures of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, read about NCMB’s new technology upgrade and get the latest on the state’s new online death registration system. And, NCMB has updated its COVID-19 prescribing rules.
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- Sept-Oct 2020 Board Actions Report
- NCMB moves to new office space
- From the President: Seeking help during the prolonged stress of COVID | by Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD
- Changes to COVID-19 prescribing rules
- Have you listened to our new podcast?
- New NCMB database brings new look, new login process
- NC Vital Records rolling out online death registration system
September-October 2020 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, Board President Bryant Murphy, MD, signs off, as he ends both his term as NCMB President and his service with the Board. This issue highlights suicide in healthcare in observation of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which is in September. We welcome a new Board Member and congratulate two sitting members on their reappointments, and we celebrate the launch of MedBoard Matters - NCMB’s new podcast.
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- Board Actions Report - August 2020
- Help is just a phone call away
- From the President: Thank you, and goodbye | by Bryant A. Murphy, MD, MBA
- Intervening to support struggling colleagues
- Request free PPE from the NC Medical Society
- Listen to our new podcast!
- Situation critical: 1 in 4 depressed physicians admit they have considered suicide
- Blue Cross medical director, pain management physician appointed to NCMB
- Latest coronavirus guidance for medical practices
- Kilpatrick, Rusher reappointed
July-August Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum we formally announce that NCMB is launching a podcast in fall 2020! Readers are invited to suggest topics they would like to see covered. We also discuss how NCMB is operating virtually amid the ongoing pandemic and warn licensees of a sophisticated scam that involves one or more individuals posing as NCMB officials or DEA officers. Also find the latest Board Actions Report and the most recent COVID-19 guidance from NC DHHS.
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- Need PPE? Request a free shipment from the NC Medical Society
- Getting it done: How NCMB is continuing its regulatory work amid the challenges of COVID-19
- NCMB to launch podcast: Send us your suggestions!
- FSMB adopts strong new guidelines on addressing professional sexual misconduct
- Watch out for scammers posing as NCMB
- Request a virtual presentation by NCMB
- Find the latest guidance on COVID-19
- Former state legislator appointed to serve on NCMB
- Board Actions Report - June 2020 - July 2020
May-June 2020 Digital Forum
This edition of the digital Forum includes two messages motivated by recent national events, including the death of George Floyd and the unrest that has followed it. It also congratulates two former Board Members, Dr. Cheryl Walker-McGill and Dr. Barbara Walker on their leadership positions with the national Federation of State Medical Boards Board of Directors. In addition, physicians are encouraged to apply by July 1 to be considered for a seat on NCMB, and NC DHHS has updated clinical guidance for COVID-19.
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- NCMB alums ascend to national leadership roles
- From the President: a personal perspective on race, equity and moving forward positively in difficult times | by Bryant A. Murphy, MD, MBA
- In message to staff, NCMB CEO reaffirms commitment to core values
- Board Actions Report - Apr. 2020 - May 2020
- Act by July 1 to be considered for a seat on NCMB
- NC DHHS issued updated COVID-19 clinical guidance
March-April 2020 Digital Forum
This issue of the Forum is primarily dedicated to the rapidly-developing coronavirus pandemic. It includes a double dose of messages from NCMB President Bryant A. Murphy, MD, both on topics related to COVID-19, a summary of NCMB actions to date related to the pandemic, and a column on the potential for COVID-19 to intensify burnout in frontline clinicians. Oh, and there will be three open seats for physicians on the North Carolina Medical Board come Nov. 1 - throw your hat into the ring.
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- NCMB guidance: Training to meet critical healthcare needs
- From the NC Professionals Health Program: Burnout and COVID-19 - a battle on two fronts | by Clark Gaither, MD
- “Preemptive” prescribing for COVID-19 | by Bryant A. Murphy, MD, MBA
- Bonus President’s Message: Ensuring patient safety and medical quality in the era of COVID-19 | by Bryant A. Murphy, MD, MBA
- Board Actions Report - Feb. 2020 - March 2020
- 2019 Annual Report video and report
- Call for applicants: physician seats on NCMB available
January-February 2020 digital Forum
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- Board Actions Report - Dec. 2019 - Jan. 2020
- NC calls for physician and PA volunteers to assist with COVID-19 response
- Stay current on coronavirus disease 2019
- NCMB pilot program returns to Campbell University
- New position statement: Use of innovative treatments
- UNC researchers seek prescriber input on STOP Act prescribing limits
- NCMB’s Associate Medical Director honored