Forum Newsletter Archive
2021 Forum Newsletter Issues
Nov-Dec 2021 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, Board President John W. Rusher, MD, writes about the link between clinician wellness and NCMB’s pubic protection mandate in his first President’s Message, we highlight the medical professional’s role in protecting children from abuse and neglect in the December episode of NCMB’s podcast and announce an updated and streamlined collection of the Board’s position statements. Also, be aware of some impending deadlines - medical corporations and PLLCs must renew by Dec. 31, and death certificates go fully online on Jan. 1.
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In this issue of the digital Forum, Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, signs off as Board President, we address concerns about letters about NC CSRS compliance recently sent to licensees, and send out a call for medical professionals willing to serve as outside expert medical reviews. In addition, NCMB welcomes three new Board Members and announces its 2021-2022 Leadership team.
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Can NC get COVID-19 vaccination rates up enough to stop the spread?
Show ArticlesMay-June 2021 Digital Forum
In this edition of the Forum, Board President Venkata Jonnalagadda reflect on NCMB’s long term commitment to clinician wellness, we discuss the impending mandatory CSRS use requirement, which takes effect July 7, 2021, and medication-assisted treatment experts opine about the recent decision to waive the extensive training requirement for clinicians who want to treat patients for addiction with the drug buprenorphine.
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Happy spring! This issue includes a call for applicants for FOUR seats on the North Carolina Medical Board, including positions for physicians, a PA and one NP. Train up to correctly certify deaths and register to use the state’s new online death registration system, coming soon to your county. And, the 2020 NCMB Annual Report is now available.
Show ArticlesJanuary-February 2021 Digital Forum
In this issue of the Forum, NCMB President Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, encourages licensees to help patients overcome potential resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine, NC DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, discusses why she’s feeling optimistic about COVID-19 in North Carolina on the latest episode of NCMB’s podcast, and we deliver a heads up about mandatory use of the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System: this is happening, and soon.
Show ArticlesJanuary 2021 Forum - Special Edition
In this special edition of the Forum, NCMB President Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, the role of NC clinicians in supporting the state’s goal of vaccinating the maximum number of people possible against COVID-19. Learn how to register as a vaccinator and get all the latest information on where things stand with COVID in North Carolina.
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