Forum Newsletter, Spring 2016
This issue of the Forum includes important information on NCMB’s new Safe Opioid Prescribing Initiative, an update on the Board’s pending controlled substances prescribing CME rule and the annual Year In Review graphics spread. Dr. Udekwu’s President’s Message discusses the Board’s efforts to apply business principles to the agency’s work. The issue also includes information about NCMB’s three newest Board Members.
Articles
- Year in Review: 2015
- NCMB’s Walker-McGill elected to serve in national role
- Questions about opioid prescribing? NCMB speakers have answers
- NCMB welcomes new, reappointed Board Members
- Former NCMB Board President honored
- 2015 Annual Report now available
- NCMB wins accolades for website, social media presence
- TRENDING AT NCMB: Responsible opioid prescribing
- Candidates needed for physician and public Board Member seats
- GETTING TO KNOW THE PEOPLE OF THE NC MEDICAL BOARD - Pascal O. Udekwu, MD
- FAQs on the Safe Opioid Prescribing Initiative
- A culture of continuous improvement
by Pascal Udekwu, MD - Revised CME rule would require training in pain management
- November 2015-January 2016 Quarterly Board Actions Report
- Clarifying some points about NCMB’s new opioid investigations program
