In the next few months, the Orleans Parish Medical Society (OPMS) and Jefferson Parish Medical Society (JPMS) will provide the following CME related to the opioid epidemic, physician burnout, and social determinants in healthcare. The two organizations will also host a meeting in September with Louisiana Secretary of Health, Rebekah Gee, MD.
Controlled Substances for Louisiana Prescribers – Online Opioid CME
At discount rates for OPMS and JPMS members, LAMMICO and Medical Interactive Community now provide three hours of opioid CME that meets the subject requirements specified by Act 76 of the Louisiana legislature and the LSBME rules. LAMMICO insureds and LSMS members receive complimentary access to this course.
The consequences of the use and abuse of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) are in the news on a daily basis. Intense attention is being focused on the prescribing of controlled substances for pain and other conditions. In addition to the patient risks related to CDS, there are legal and possibly criminal implications to practitioners involved in prescribing these drugs.
For more information and to register for this online CME course, visit www.medicalinteractive.net/opms.
Provider Well Being – Burnout Strategies for Success -- CME Event
OPMS, JPMS, and LAMMICO will be presenting a CME course titled Provider Well Being—Burnout Strategies for Success to members on Aug. 29 featuring a presentation by Elmore F. Rigamer, MD, MPA.
The event will take place at Drago’s Restaurant, 2nd Floor, 3232 N. Arnoult in Metairie. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to (504) 455-8282.
Meeting with Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary, Louisiana Department of Health
Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary, Louisiana Department of Health, will meet with Orleans and Jefferson Parish Medical Society members on Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. The event will take place at the LCMC Conference Center. Look for more information soon.
Social Determinants Of Health -- CME Event
Dr. Laura Trunk, medical director, Humana, will present a CME on Social Determinants Of Health on Oct. 9. The event will coincide with the National Conference of Social Determinants and will take place at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, on Oct. 9-10. Look for more information soon.