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