Explore every episode of the podcast MedBoard Matters
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| Physicians on the brink: Suicidal ideation in NC | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:24:16 | |
Physician suicide is a longstanding issue, with doctors contemplating ending their own lives as frequently as non-physicians. However, a recent survey of North Carolina doctors indicates the problem may be more severe than previously understood. Join Jean Fisher Brinkley and Dr. Joe Jordan, CEO of the North Carolina Professionals Health Program, as they discuss the alarming findings from NCPHP's recent Suicidal Ideation Survey and explore solutions to address this critical issue. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Violence in the Healthcare Workplace | 29 May 2024 | 00:32:54 | |
Nearly one in three medical professionals who responded to our recent licensee survey told us they had either witnessed or been involved in a violent incident with patients in the last year. In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Representative Timothy Reeder, MD who was the primary sponsor of a bill, now a law, called the Hospital Violence Protection Act. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Goodbye Mr. Henderson | 30 May 2023 | 00:34:45 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, allow us to get a little nostalgic as we say goodbye to Mr. R. David Henderson, retiring CEO of the North Carolina Medical Board as he talks about his time at the Board and the many, many changes that have taken place at the organization over the last 26 years. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| The mainstreaming of MAT | 04 May 2023 | 00:32:22 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters we are taking a look at the current landscape for MAT prescribing. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Dr. Blake Fagan, Department Chair of Family Medicine for MAHEC, the Mountain Area Health Education Center about current trends in MAT and dives into a training mandate on the horizon that impacts anyone with an active DEA registration. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Licensee Duty to Report Controlled Substance Prescribing Misconduct | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:32:48 | |
This episode of MedBoard Matters, dives into the second part of our two-part series on N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-5.4 (aka, Duty to Report); Specifically on our licensee's duty to report any fraudulent prescribing, drug diversion or theft of controlled substances by a licensee of the Board. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the NCMB's Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes about the types of cases the Board has seen around these activities and shares some guidance and CME resources designed to help our licensees with this difficult duty. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Licensee Duty to Report Sexual Misconduct | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:54:16 | |
This episode of MedBoard Matters, dives into the first part of a two-part series on N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-5.4 (aka, Duty to Report). This update to the NC Medical Practice Act took place in 2019 and requires medical professionals licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board to report: 1. Any sexual misconduct by a licensee of the Board 2. Any fraudulent prescribing, drug diversion or theft of controlled substances by a licensee of the Board. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Happy Holidays and 2023 Preview | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:02:20 | |
As 2022 winds down, it seems appropriate to reflect on the year that we've had with the MedBoard Matters podcast and tell you what we have planned in 2023. But most importantly, we want to wish you all a very happy holiday season and thank you for listening to our podcast.
See you in February 2023!! Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| PAs and their role in patient care | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:37:41 | |
Have you ever wondered what a physician assistant (PA) is and what role they play in patient care? In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Molly Calabria, PA-C (President) and Meg Beal, MMS, PA-C (President-Elect) of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants about their backgrounds, educational journeys, history of the PA profession, and more. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Filing an anonymous complaint | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:20:24 | |
Can you file an anonymous complaint with the North Carolina Medical Board? The short answer is "yes", but there are some things you need to know first. In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the Board's Complaints Manager, Shikha Sinha about the whys and the hows and covers the possible issues with trying to stay anonymous when filing a complaint against a doctor or PA. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Medication for opioid use disorder: Our best chance to turn the tide on overdose deaths | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:41:31 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with two of North Carolina's leading experts and educators in utilizing medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder. Dr. Robyn Jordan and Dr. Shuchin Shukla talk about the various trainings available in our state and how stigma and hesitance to prescribe buprenorphine or methadone should not interfere with providers offering this life-saving treatment option. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| RImS: NCMB's Premiere Outreach Program | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:28:32 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks about the Board's premiere outreach program called the Regulatory Immersion Series (or RImS for short). This program takes the medical board disciplinary process to students at North Carolina medical and physician assistant programs to help early career professionals understand the role of medical regulation. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Patient dismissals: Preserving patient welfare when cutting ties | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:30:06 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the NCMB's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes about how to best preserve patient welfare when a provider dismisses a patient from their medical practice and covers the obligations they have when cutting ties. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| NCMB: Celebrating 165 years | 06 May 2024 | 00:37:22 | |
As the oldest continuously operating medical board in the United States and territories, NCMB just celebrated 165 years in operation. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley is joined by current Board CEO Thom Mansfield and former CEO David Henderson as they test their knowledge of early Board history. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| 2021 NCMB Annual Report | 05 May 2022 | 00:31:56 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley highlights the Board's 2021 annual report and speaks with Dr. Joe Jordan and Dr. Clark Gaither from the NC Professionals Health Program about a troubling threefold increase from 2020 to 2021 of public actions related to alcohol and substance use. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| A conversation with NC DHHS Sec. Kody Kinsley | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:31:19 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, we talk with NC DHHS Sec. Kody Kinsley about the state's latest COVID-19 efforts and he shares his vision for life beyond COVID-19. He outlines some of the key health initiatives he plans to focus on for North Carolinians including Medicaid expansion, mental health services, equity and diversity in healthcare, and the power of data analysis to help shape healthcare policy.
Healthy North Carolina 2030 Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Cultural Competence in Medicine | 26 Feb 2022 | 00:36:12 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NC Medical Board member, Dr. Christine Khandelwal about her journey toward embracing cultural humility in her practice. She provides a great break down of what clinicians can do to enhance their own knowledge and understanding of working with patients with diverse backgrounds – not just race or religion, but a variety of other cultural differences that sometimes have an impact on the delivery of healthcare. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Demystifying the NCMB Investigative Process | 29 Jan 2022 | 00:25:10 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB’s Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller about the North Carolina Medical Board's investigative process to help dispel and demystify it for our licensees. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Clinicians’ critical role in protecting children from abuse | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:29:27 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters host, Jean Fisher Brinkley speaks with some of North Carolina's foremost experts in addressing child maltreatment and focuses on the clinicians’ critical role in protecting children from abuse. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Our very first mailbag episode | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:28:15 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, we dig deep into our mailbag to answer some of our frequently asked questions and spend a good portion of the episode focused on Physician Assistants and some of the key responsibilities and practice guidelines in place for them. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Urgent need for outside medical reviewers | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:26:46 | |
What is an outside medical reviewer and why does the Board need them? What do they do? How can they help preserve self-regulation in medicine? All of these questions are answered in this episode of MedBoard Matters. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB’s Chief Legal Officer Thom Mansfield and Deputy General Counsel Brian Blankenship about how the Board uses outside reviewers and why they’re so important. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| One year later... | 29 Sep 2021 | 00:13:38 | |
This is a special episode of MedBoard Matters because – it’s our birthday. The month of September marks one full year of podcast episodes, and we thought it appropriate to pause and observe that milestone. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley shares some thoughts about what we’ve learned in our first year of podcasting, and where we are headed next with this endeavor. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Covid-19 vaccination push: A conversation with NC DHHS's Dr. Betsey Tilson | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:24:50 | |
In this episode, you are going to hear straight from State Health Director and NC DHHS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elizabeth “Betsey” Tilson about why it’s so important to get vaccination rates up in North Carolina and how pivotal our healthcare providers are to this effort. Dr. Tilson also shares information about several tools that have been developed to help shape conversations for patients who have been reluctant to get vaccinated. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| How to look up a doctor or PA on the Board's website | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:21:31 | |
Are you ready to become a more informed patient? In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley walks listeners through how to perform a provider search on the Board's website and the anatomy of a licensee page. She also answers some pretty key questions about the types of information the Board collects and what it means to healthcare consumers. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Board 101: Serving on the North Carolina Medical Board | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:37:27 | |
On this episode of MedBoard Matters, we interview two former Board Members (and Presidents) and our current Board President, Dr. Christine Khandelwal and uncover what drew each of them into pursuing service on the North Carolina Medical Board. Plus we outline the process for becoming a Board Member and much more. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Mandatory use of NC CSRS | 28 Jun 2021 | 00:22:10 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley reviews the STOP Act requirement to check the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System (NC CSRS) before prescribing certain controlled substances which go in effect July 7, 2021. Jean also talks with Stephanie Johnson, Manager of the PDMP Utilization Project for NC CSRS about recent updates to the system and the ease of practice integration through EHR systems. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Ep. 11 Preview: Mandatory use of NC CSRS | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:00:38 | |
Mandatory use of NC CSRS goes in effect July 7, 2021. In our next episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley will give physicians, physician assistants and other controlled substances prescribers the information they need to ensure they are in compliance by July 7th. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Signing a death certificate: Why it matters | 29 May 2021 | 00:22:30 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks about the medical professional’s obligation to certify deaths and the havoc that results when this obligation is not fulfilled. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Don't be fooled by licensing board scams | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:21:16 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB's Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller about scams that target our licensees and what steps they can take to protect themselves. Jean also covers some "red flags" to listen for if a phone call sounds a little fishy. Finally, Jean shares some tools that might mitigate any damage for folks who may have already fallen prey to a scammer. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| 2020 NCMB Annual Report | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:21:05 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley highlights the Board's 2020 annual report and speaks with the Board's Chief Communications Officer and Legislative Liaison, Evelyn Contre about the Board's Covid-19 response. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout: A conversation with NC DHHS Sec. Mandy Cohen | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:23:49 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, we talk with NC DHHS Sec. Dr. Mandy Cohen about the Covid vaccination efforts in NC and how our licensees can help. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Crossing the Line: Professional Sexual Misconduct | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:28:54 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley speaks with Marissa Hoechstetter who is a survivor of sexual assault by her physician and is now an active patient advocate speaking out to raise awareness and demand greater accountability. Jean also speaks with Board paralegal Wanda Long who is the staff member who originated the role of Victim Services Coordinator here at the North Carolina Medical Board. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| What to expect during a physical exam | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:30:07 | |
NCMB has created several new resources to help patients understand what to expect during a physical examination and learn to recognize red flags and signs of possible sexual misconduct by a medical professional. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Holding a Virtual Board Meeting | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:19:44 | |
Since the onset of coronavirus pandemic, we've all had to make some significant changes to how we approach our work. NCMB closed its offices to visitors since mid-March, and the day-to-day work is done by staff at home. One of the biggest challenges for us was how could we pull off a Board Meeting? In this episode of MedBoard Matters we are going to talk about our experiences presenting virtual meetings, and share details on how you can listen in. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| The NCMB Complaint Process | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:34:40 | |
After listening to this episode of MedBoard Matters, you should have a clear understanding of what a medical board complaint can and cannot achieve. You’ll know what types of issues the Board can address, what kind of providers NCMB has authority over, and, most importantly, how patient complaints help NCMB protect the public. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Combating congenital syphilis in North Carolina | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:27:56 | |
On this episode of MedBoard Matters we are partnering once again with NC DHHS to raise licensee awareness of a worrying resurgence of an illness considered all but eradicated: syphilis. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Dr. Victoria Mobley, Medical Director of the HIV and Sexually Transmitted Disease section of the state Division of Public Health on ways clinicians can aid in the efforts to combat congenital syphilis. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Suicide Prevention Awareness | 16 Sep 2020 | 00:32:34 | |
Host Jean Fisher Brinkley discusses ways to overcome the stigma associated with mental health issues in medical professionals and strategies and resources for getting help with guest Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Introduction to MedBoard Matters | 08 Sep 2020 | 00:01:51 | |
Listen as host Jean Fisher Brinkley gives you a preview of what we hope to cover in our MedBoard Matters podcast. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Board 101: Setting up medical corporations in North Carolina | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:30:51 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, we are talking all about medical corporations and NCMB’s role in helping to register them in accordance with state law. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the Board's Corporations Coordinator Malinda Sink about the key things our licensees should do when "hanging out their shingle". Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Avoiding missteps with physician supervision of APPs | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:38:19 | |
Problems and misunderstandings with physician supervision of PAs, NPs and other APPs are perennial issues in North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) enforcement cases. In this episode of MedBoard Matters, Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with John Goldfield, PA-C, who is an Assistant Medical Director with the NCMB about his experiences building successful relationships with supervising physicians. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Results are in from the 2023 Licensee Survey | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:33:21 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Clare Studwell, Founder & CEO of Flow Strategy about the survey results from our 2023 Licensee Survey. The Board asked providers to weigh in on topics ranging from their employment challenges to changes in opioid prescribing to implementation of telemedicine in their practices. Listen in and see what we learned. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| New MATE CME Training | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:22:11 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Dr. Robyn Jordan, Medical Director of the UNC Addiction Medicine Fellowship about a new eight hour continuing medical education (CME) series that focuses on the treatment of opioid use disorder. This series satisfies the new one-time DEA training requirement that is part of the Medication and Treatment Access or MATE Act. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Ensuring compliance with Board actions | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:22:55 | |
In this episode of MedBoard Matters, Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley and the Board's Director of Legal Department Operations, Carren Mackiewicz, discuss the Board’s revamped compliance & monitoring program and cover what the Board is doing to ensure that licensees who are ordered by the Board to do something - either in the interim or permanently - are in compliance. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| The IMLC is coming to North Carolina | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:31:46 | |
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) was signed into law in July of 2025 as part of North Carolina (NC) Session Law 2025-37/HB 67. By joining the IMLC, there will now be an additional pathway for licensure in North Carolina as well as a pathway for our licensees to obtain licenses in other compact member states. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley, Communications Director, North Carolina Medical Board Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Resilience in the wake of Hurricane Helene (Part One) | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:50:09 | |
Reflecting on Hurricane Helene, the deadliest and costliest hurricane in North Carolina's history, recovery efforts are expected to span years. Amid the devastation, stories of resilience shine through. Karen Wallace-Meigs, Executive Director of the Western Carolina Medical Society, recounts their organization's impactful response. Through a robust philanthropic mission and diverse service programs, patients in need received vital support, including access to free medical and specialty care, along with language interpretation services post-storm and into the future. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley, Communications Director, North Carolina Medical Board Click here to access our show page resources and information. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Resources for new (and seasoned) licensees | 06 May 2025 | 00:13:53 | |
The North Carolina Medical Board is committed to providing our licensees with tools that will help them be successful in their practice (and hopefully avoid any regulatory issues). In this episode, we outline a centralized resource we've created to help them learn about and stay informed on a variety of Board policies and practice specific topics. Learn more here: www.ncmedboard.org/quickstart Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley, Communications Director, North Carolina Medical Board Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| Don't make too merry this holiday season | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:11:13 | |
With the holiday season firmly upon us, host Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB's Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller about the worrying trend the Board has seen around this time of year and the marked increase in licensee arrests for DWI, most of which are alcohol related. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| NC DHHS’s response to Hurricane Helene | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:42:50 | |
Hurricane Helene barreled into Western North Carolina on the morning of Friday, September 27th, leaving unprecedented levels of devastation in its wake. The storm has since been confirmed as the most damaging and deadly hurricane in North Carolina history. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson about all of the things NC DHHS has been doing to safeguard the health and safety of people impacted by the storm. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||
| What to do about drug shortages | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:41:14 | |
It can be frustrating when medication shortages impact access to essential healthcare. Host Jean Fisher-Brinkley discusses a range of possible solutions with Jay Campbell, Executive Director at the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Find out what steps healthcare consumers and providers can take in such situations. Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. | |||