SB 546 – Opioid Response Act

SB 546 - Opioid Epidemic Response Act Primary Sponsor: Sen. Jim Davis (R-Cherokee) Bill Summary…

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Bedside Manners: Medication Assisted Treatment As An Answer to the Opioid Epidemic featuring Blake Fagan, MD

Dr. Blake Fagan makes the case for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) as the way physicians may…

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MEDTalks 2017: Richard Bunio, MD, Anne Cotter, MD & Miriam Schwarz: Opioid Prescription Practices Western NC

Miriam Schwarz and Drs. Bunio and Cotter share their Leadership College project on "Opioid…

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MEDTalks 2017: Daniel McKearney, PA-C, on Barriers to Effective Use of the NC CSRS

Daniel Mckearney, a family practice physician assistant in Raleigh, researched barriers that…

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Understanding the STOP Act and What It Means for You

Gov. Roy Cooper signed the STOP Act into law in June 2017. This Act seeks to address the opioid…

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Reminder: DMA’s Prior Approval Criteria for Opioid Analgesics Begins Sunday

Effective this Sunday, Aug. 27, prior approval will be required for opioid analgesic doses for N.C.…

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Don't Blame the Surgeons: Long-Term Opioid Use Rarely Starts with Surgery, Study Finds, The Los…

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ALERT: Medicaid To Require Prior Approval for Some Opioid Dosing Beginning Aug. 27

Be aware that beginning Aug. 27, NCTracks will require prior approval for opioid analgesic doses…

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Gov. Cooper Urges Use of Common Sense Strategies at Local and National Events Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

National Level: Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis At the first…

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New Resources Focused on Opioid Abuse Epidemic

The AMA recently launched a new microsite devoted to reversing the nation’s opioid abuse epidemic.…

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Overcoming Opioids: The Quest for Less Addictive Drugs, The Associated Press, 4-17-17 US Healthcare…

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Bowtie Briefing for March 31, 2017: Cohen confirmation, STOP Act developments and more

Chip Baggett highlights several legislative developments this week, including forward movement on…

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NCMS Board of Directors Considers STOP Act

At their regular bi-monthly meeting held Saturday, March 18 in Greenville, the North Carolina…

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Docs Left in Dark By CMS Over MACRA Compliance Requirements, Modern Healthcare, 3-16-17 HHS…

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Bowtie Briefing for March 10, 2017

Both federal and state legislative developments are highlighted in this week's Bowtie Briefing. Get…

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In the News

These 12 Superbugs Pose the Greatest Threat to Human Health, WHO Says, The Washington Post,……

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Bowtie Briefing for March 3, 2017 – HB36 Update and New Opioid Bills

Chip Baggett focuses on two major legislative developments this week: testimony before the House…

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STOP Act to Curb Opioid Abuse Epidemic Unveiled at Press Conference

North Carolina Senators, Representatives, law enforcement officials, physicians and the NC Attorney…

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NC Medical Board Refines Safe Opioid Prescribing Initiative Criteria

The North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) voted last month to refine how they determine who will be…

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