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Opioids

NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee Summit

Jan 9, 2020
by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On Friday, December 13, 2019, NCAPA staff attended the quarterly North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse […]

NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee Summit

January 9, 2020 by Kat

by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On Friday, December 13, 2019, NCAPA staff attended the quarterly North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services NC Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, News, Opioids

Duke PA Program | Opioids and MAT Training

Nov 29, 2018
Under the leadership of Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Duke Physician Assistant Program is offering opportunities for students and clinicians to expand their […]

Duke PA Program | Opioids and MAT Training

November 29, 2018 by Kat

Under the leadership of Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Duke Physician Assistant Program is offering opportunities for students and clinicians to expand their […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, Opioids, PA Profession

Controlled Substances Reporting System Update

Sep 24, 2018
On September 19, 2018, DHHS released an updated Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) database.  All registered providers should have received an email directing them how to log into the new […]

Controlled Substances Reporting System Update

September 24, 2018 by Kat

On September 19, 2018, DHHS released an updated Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) database.  All registered providers should have received an email directing them how to log into the new […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

Part II of the STOP Act, the HOPE Act, released this week

Jun 11, 2018
In a continued attempt to combat the opioid addiction crisis, House and Senate legislators released this week what has been dubbed as part two of the STOP Act, the Heroin and […]

Part II of the STOP Act, the HOPE Act, released this week

June 11, 2018 by Kat

In a continued attempt to combat the opioid addiction crisis, House and Senate legislators released this week what has been dubbed as part two of the STOP Act, the Heroin and […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

PAs Eligible for Reimbursement of Suboxone/Buprenorphine Training

Jun 4, 2018
Duke has received a grant from HRSA to provide reimbursements for PAs and other clinicians who wish to complete the online MAT waiver training. This project is designed to enhance […]

PAs Eligible for Reimbursement of Suboxone/Buprenorphine Training

June 4, 2018 by Kat

Duke has received a grant from HRSA to provide reimbursements for PAs and other clinicians who wish to complete the online MAT waiver training. This project is designed to enhance […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, Opioids, PA Profession

Legislative Update: MAT Waiver

Mar 20, 2018
Legislative Updates: Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  At this month’s North Carolina Medical Board meeting, NCAPA requested that the Physician Assistant Advisory Meeting […]

Legislative Update: MAT Waiver

March 20, 2018 by Kat

Legislative Updates: Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  At this month’s North Carolina Medical Board meeting, NCAPA requested that the Physician Assistant Advisory Meeting […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

Prior Approval Required for Some Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions

Aug 30, 2017
Important Information for Medicaid and Health Choice Providers: Medicaid announced it will require prior approval for outpatient opioid prescriptions in certain situations. Please click here for details: https://ncapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PA_Criteria-Opioid-Analgesics.pdf

Prior Approval Required for Some Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions

August 30, 2017 by Kat

Important Information for Medicaid and Health Choice Providers: Medicaid announced it will require prior approval for outpatient opioid prescriptions in certain situations. Please click here for details: https://ncapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PA_Criteria-Opioid-Analgesics.pdf

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News, Opioids

STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper

Jun 30, 2017
HB 243: Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act passed both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Cooper yesterday, Thursday, June 29, 2017. The STOP Act had bi-partisan […]

STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper

June 30, 2017 by Kat

HB 243: Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act passed both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Cooper yesterday, Thursday, June 29, 2017. The STOP Act had bi-partisan […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

NCMB Seeking Public Comment Regarding Controlled Substances

Feb 9, 2016
NCMB is seeking public comment on draft rules for implementing a new state requirement that all prescribers of controlled substances obtain mandatory continuing medical education in prescribing these medications. Under […]

NCMB Seeking Public Comment Regarding Controlled Substances

February 9, 2016 by Kat

NCMB is seeking public comment on draft rules for implementing a new state requirement that all prescribers of controlled substances obtain mandatory continuing medical education in prescribing these medications. Under […]

Filed Under: NCMB Updates, Opioids

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