Nov-Dec 2021 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, Board President John W. Rusher, MD, writes about the link between clinician wellness and NCMB’s pubic protection mandate in his first President’s Message, we highlight the medical professional’s role in protecting children from abuse and neglect in the December episode of NCMB’s podcast and announce an updated and streamlined collection of the Board’s position statements. Also, be aware of some impending deadlines - medical corporations and PLLCs must renew by Dec. 31, and death certificates go fully online on Jan. 1.
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- From the President: Keeping the focus on licensee wellness | by John W. Rusher, MD
- Reminder: death certificates go fully online Jan. 1
- NCMB’s Wellness and Burnout Workgroup: Progress to date
- Professional Corporations and PLLCs: renew by Dec. 31
- September-October 2021 Board Actions Report
- New on the podcast: Clinicians’ critical role in protecting children from abuse and neglect
- NCMB unveils updated and streamlined position statement collection
September-October 2021 digital Forum
In this issue of the digital Forum, Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, signs off as Board President, we address concerns about letters about NC CSRS compliance recently sent to licensees, and send out a call for medical professionals willing to serve as outside expert medical reviews. In addition, NCMB welcomes three new Board Members and announces its 2021-2022 Leadership team.
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- New on the podcast: urgent need for expert reviewers
- July-August 2021 Board Actions Report
- NCMB welcomes three clinician Board Members
- NCMB sets leadership team for 2021-2022
- Verifying compliance with NC CSRS checks: a work in progress
- Pilot reimburses cost to provide Sign Language Interpreters, more
- From the President: Giving shape to NCMB’s ambitious vision | by Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD
- Death certificates to go fully online as of Jan. 1
July-August 2021 Digital Forum
Can NC get COVID-19 vaccination rates up enough to stop the spread?
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- NC DHHS makes direct appeal to clinicians: help us boost COVID-19 vaccination
- CDC advisory: inappropriate Ivermectin use is causing serious illness
- State Health Director calls for NC to boost COVID vaccination rates now
- Share your opinion with NC DHHS: Readiness to support the state’s COVID-19 vaccination goals
- NCMB selects Board officers for 2021-2022
- Mandatory use of NC CSRS: tell NC DHHS how it’s going
- May-June 2021 Board Actions Report
May-June 2021 Digital Forum
In this edition of the Forum, Board President Venkata Jonnalagadda reflect on NCMB’s long term commitment to clinician wellness, we discuss the impending mandatory CSRS use requirement, which takes effect July 7, 2021, and medication-assisted treatment experts opine about the recent decision to waive the extensive training requirement for clinicians who want to treat patients for addiction with the drug buprenorphine.
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- March-April 2021 Board Actions Report
- Last call: personalized opioid prescribing training
- Federal MAT guideline changes ease barriers to practice
- It’s happening: Mandatory NC CSRS in effect July 7
- NCMB’s enduring commitment to licensee wellness | by Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD
- Just dropped: Podcast on Mandatory CSRS Use
March-April 2021 Digital Forum
Happy spring! This issue includes a call for applicants for FOUR seats on the North Carolina Medical Board, including positions for physicians, a PA and one NP. Train up to correctly certify deaths and register to use the state’s new online death registration system, coming soon to your county. And, the 2020 NCMB Annual Report is now available.
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- January-February 2021 Board Actions Report
- Fine-tuning your opioid prescribing: free training
- On the podcast: Beating scammers at their game
- Online death registration system moves into next phase
- Call for applicants: Physicians, PA and NP needed to serve with NCMB
- NCMB rescinds temporary PA examination waiver
- 2020 Annual Report and video are now available
January-February 2021 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, NCMB President Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, encourages licensees to help patients overcome potential resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine, NC DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, discusses why she’s feeling optimistic about COVID-19 in North Carolina on the latest episode of NCMB’s podcast, and we deliver a heads up about mandatory use of the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System: this is happening, and soon.
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- Expanding access to MAT: pilot program matches prescribers with mentors
- Spots available: free personalized opioid training
- Interested in volunteering to assist with COVID-19 vaccination?
- Get the latest on COVID-19 vaccination from Dr. Mandy Cohen in our new podcast episode
- Mandatory use of NC CSRS: It’s imminent
- Nov-Dec 2021 Board Actions Report
- Who can administer COVID-19 vaccinations?
- From the President: Clinicians are key in boosting vaccine acceptance | by Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD
January 2021 Forum - Special Edition
In this special edition of the Forum, NCMB President Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, the role of NC clinicians in supporting the state’s goal of vaccinating the maximum number of people possible against COVID-19. Learn how to register as a vaccinator and get all the latest information on where things stand with COVID in North Carolina.
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- From the President: Doing your part to protect patients against COVID-19 | by Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD
- Catch up on the latest NCMB podcast episodes
- Videos explore new resources on physical examinations
- Find the latest COVID-19 resources from NC DHHS
- Tailored opioid training targets prescribers’ knowledge gaps
- NC DHHS Secretary advises extreme caution re: COVID
- Jan 26 symposium to discuss health equity, disparities
