Opioid Abuse Archives - North Carolina Medical Society

NCMS Morning Rounds 1-15-21

NCMS Morning Rounds 1-5-21

NCMS Morning Rounds 11-20-19

HB 325 – Opioid Response Act

NCMS Morning Rounds 7-22-19

NCMS Morning Rounds 7-17-19

SB 352 – Amend NC Controlled Substances Act

HB 474/SB 375 – Death by Distribution

SB 546 – Opioid Response Act

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

HB 949 – Opioid Pilot Program/Funds

SB 544 – Establish Non-Opioid Treatment Alternatives

HB 540/SB 442 – Drug Trafficking/Judicial Discretion & Study

HB 318 – Opioid Prescription & Treatment Opt Out

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

In the News

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

Industrial Commission Opioid Rule Adoption Process

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…

Synthetic Versions of Controlled Substances Added to Schedule

Industrial Commission Seeks to Implement Opioid Rules

STOP Act Seeks to Curb Opioid Poisoning Epidemic

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…

NCMS Hosts Meeting to Address Opioid Epidemic

NC Medical Board’s Opioid Prescribing CME Requirement Takes Effect 7/1

Drug Possession Laws Bill Changed to LME/MCO Bill

New Resources Focused on Opioid Abuse Epidemic

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

Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Pilot Program in New Hanover County

Did You Know NC DMA Gets Policy Advice From Physicians?

Excise Tax Increase to Fund Substance Abuse Programs

Renew Commitment to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

Amend Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act

Study on Opioid Misuse Prevention

In the News

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

Opioid Prescription and Treatment Opt Out Act

Restore Direct Allocation of Funds to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers

Modernization of Drug Court Program

Bowtie Briefing for April 7, 2017: Deadlines coming and going

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…

NCMS Board of Directors Considers STOP Act

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

In the News

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

Opiate Overdose Quick Response Pilot Project

Bowtie Briefing for March 10, 2017

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

In the News

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

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…

STOP Act to Curb Opioid Abuse Epidemic Unveiled at Press Conference

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

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…

In the News

While Others Mull An Exit From the Exchanges, Centene Says It's 'Business as Usual,' Modern…