Nov-Dec 2022 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, we list new CME opportunities on recognizing and responding to suspected abuse, we have updated CME on controlled substances prescribing and responding to addiction, we share a new feature called, “Lessons from NCMB’s Disciplinary Committee”, and we make mention our holiday hiatus for MedBoard Matters.
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- Updated CME on controlled substances prescribing and responding to addiction
- Sept-Oct 2022 Board Actions Report
- Holiday hiatus for MedBoard Matters
- Celebrate the season - but not too much
- CME Opportunities: Sharpen up on recognizing and responding to suspected abuse
- Lessons from NCMB’s Disciplinary Committee
September-October 2022 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, outgoing NCMB President John W. Rusher, MD, JD, reflects on how NCMB has “leaned in” to its vision of being a proactive and progressive leader, we announce Board officers for 2022-23 and celebrate the appointment of a new physician member, as well as the reappointments of two sitting physician Board Members. Also, NCMB participates in PA Appreciation Week with its October 2022 podcast.
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- On the podcast: PAs and their role in patient care
- Proposed position statement on Licensee Employment
- Leaning in to NCMB’s vision statement | by John W. Rusher, MD
- Bladenboro Family Medicine physician appointed to NCMB; Three sitting Board Members reappointed
- Updated information on licensee obligation to certify deaths
- Time to prep for the season: NCDHHS warns respiratory bugs on the rise
- July-August 2022 Board Actions Report
July-August 2022 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, NCMB President John W. Rusher, MD, discusses how the Board’s innovative medical and PA education outreach aims to help the next generation avoid regulatory problems and NCMB announces its Board officers for the upcoming year. Listen to the latest MedBoard Matters podcast episode and find out how getting more patients with opioid use disorder on medication to treat addiction can help turn the tide on overdose deaths and study up on Monkeypox. Also, the latest installment of the Board Actions Report covers public adverse actions taken during the months of May and June 2022.
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- Fines of up to $1000 for electronic death registration scofflaws
- Preventive medical regulation: NCMB’s innovative education program seeks to keep licensees out of trouble | by John W. Rusher, MD
- NCMB sets leadership team for 2022-2023
- May-June 2022 Board Actions Report
- On the podcast: Saving lives with medication for opioid use disorder
- Study up on Monkeypox with NC DHHS resources
May-June 2022 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, NCMB reaches out to encourage holdouts to register with the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System and we review proper procedure for dismissing patients from care. Don’t forget - death certificates must be submitted online now, and paper copies of the 2021 NCMB Annual Report are now available upon request.
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- On the podcast: Avoid these common mistakes when releasing patients from your care
- Questions about electronic death registration? Contact NC Vital Records for assistance
- NCMB’s offices in Raleigh are now open to the public
- Get a paper copy of the 2021 Annual Report
- March - April 2022 Board Actions Report
- Letters urge holdouts to register for NC CSRS: it’s the law for controlled substances prescribers
March-April 2022 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, Board President John W. Rusher, MD, urges licensees who are struggling with substance use or mental health issues not to delay seeking help and we proudly announce that the 2021 NCMB Annual Report is now available. The application period is still open for three physician seats on NCMB, most emergency temporary licenses issued to boost the state’s supply of medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic are now inactive and, in case you missed it, we interviewed NC DHHS Sec. Kody Kinsley on NCMB’s podcast, MedBoard Matters.
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- Three physician seats on NCMB available; Application period closes June 30
- ICYMI: NC DHHS Sec. Kody Kinsley on MedBoard Matters
- From the President: Providers heal thyselves! Don’t wait to seek help for substance use or mental health issues | by John W. Rusher, MD
- January-February 2022 Board Actions Report
- NCMB makes COVID-related emergency temporary licenses inactive
- Miss your chance to donate to the NCPHP scholarship fund? It’s not too late.
- Watch our 2021 Annual Report highlights video
January-February 2022 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, we shine a light on cultural competence in medicine. NCMB recently amended its CME rules to specify that courses in cultural competence and implicit bias count as “practice relevant”. Listen to our latest podcast to learn how practicing with greater cultural humility can help you become a better clinician. A big thank you to licensees who contributed to NCPHP scholarships and - check that email - NCMB is now a paperless organization.
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- November-December 2021 Board Actions Report
- Call for applicants: Three physician seats on NCMB available
- New on the podcast: How improving cultural competence boosts quality
- Licensee donations fund scholarships for physicians, PAs coping with substance use and mental health issues
- Next NCMB Board Meeting is March 16-18, 2022
- NCMB is now a paperless organization and rarely sends snail mail
- Courses in cultural competence, implicit bias are “practice relevant”
