Special Episode: Requirements for Nebraska Physicians Who Prescribe Opioids/Controlled Substances

This episode focuses on Nebraska legislation that outlines rules for prescribing and continuing education around opioids and controlled substances. The legislation was passed in 2018, but its implementation was delayed because of COVID. However, these requirements are now in effect starting in October 2021. Among the requirements are that prescribers must obtain 3.0 hours of CME regarding prescribing opioids on a biennial basis (0.5 hours of which MUST cover Nebraska’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program or PDMP). Dr. Zacharias outlines the details of meeting these requirements, including accessing a half-hour PDMP training video on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ website and upcoming online COPIC seminars that fulfill 2.0 hours of CME. There are two different COPIC seminars (each one is an hour) that provide risk management guidance around opioids, including the risks of addiction and overdose. The seminars are no-cost to attend, open to all Nebraska prescribers, and will be held on 9/28, 9/30, 10/12, and 10/14. Feedback or episode ideas email the show at [email protected]: Information provided in this podcast should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal, or financial decisions and you should consult an appropriate professional for specific advice that pertains to your situation. Health care providers should exercise their professional judgment in connection with the provision of healthcare services. The information contained in this podcast is not intended to be, nor is it, a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment, advice, or judgment relative to a patient’s specific condition.