Fees for PMP-EHR integration begin September 1
Physicians will be charged $50 for access to the PMP through their EHR Online access through PMP AWARxE will continue free of charge.
Read Article
Opioids
Medical practice and the opioid crisis. Updates on state and national rules, prescription monitoring programs, and pain management.
-
-
Opioid epidemic and your practice
Attorney Brett Rowe provides an update on the implications of the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program for physician practices. CME
Watch Video
-
Texas controlled substance e-prescribing requirements and waivers
Electronic prescribing of controlled substances will be required for Texas physicians beginning January 1, 2021.
Read Article
-
TMB pain management rules
The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program and rules for physicians
View Presentation
-
Case Closed: MANAGING OPIOIDS
Take CME course -
CASE STUDY VIDEO: Improper Prescribing
WATCH NOW -
TMB finalizes new CME requirements
Physicians in Texas must now meet two new CME requirements.
Read Article
-
TMB issues final rules for pain management
TMB rules for PMP checks, acute pain, and opioid CME requirements
Read Article
-
TMB clarifies prescribing limits for acute pain
The TMB is trying to clear up confusion about the new 10-day opioid prescribing limit for acute pain.
Read Article
-
Waiver extended for chronic pain patients
State requirements for chronic pain patients have been suspended until October 13, 2021
Read Article
-
New opioid prescribing limits take effect September 1
New legislation places a 10-day limit on opioid prescriptions for acute pain.
Read Article
-
HHS guide for appropriate tapering or discontinuation of long-term opioid use
HHS advice for physicians on appropriate tapering methods for patients with long-term opioid use.
Read Article
-
CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids
2016 CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids to chronic pain patients.
View Presentation
-
Recap: “How to Fight the Opioid Epidemic”
Five risk management takeaways
Read Article
-
HIPAA and the opioid crisis
How HIPAA allows information sharing to respond to the opioid crisis
Read Article
-
Physician Monitoring Program (PMP)
Read Article
-
TMB says PMP checks NOT required for inpatient prescribing
TMB issued guidance stating that checking the PMP is NOT required for inpatient care.
Read Article
-
Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids
Texas physicians will soon be required to check the Texas Prescription Monitoring database before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol.
Read Article
-
Case Studies
Read Article
-
New-to-Practice Reporter 2018
Managing opioids; Wernicke’s encephalopathy; Ending the physician-patient relationship;
Read Flipbook
