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**Registration is full for this seminar.
Get a seat for this ISMA seminar designed to help you avoid legal trouble
- How good are you at identifying drug-seeking patients?
- How well do you demonstrate medical necessity when prescribing narcotics?
- How much do you know about avoiding legal trouble when prescribing controlled substances?
The ISMA is offering you an unprecedented opportunity to earn CME credit while making certain you understand the legalities and realities of prescribing controlled substances for your patients.
Reserve the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 10, on your calendar now. Then make plans to be at the Fishers Conference Center to hear from the experts the ISMA has assembled. “The Legalities of Controlled Substance Prescribing” will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m.
You’ll hear from officials from state and federal agencies, a defense attorney and a physician trained in addiction medicine. They’ll help you sharpen your skills to:
- Identify patients who are taking advantage of you
- Demonstrate medical necessity in your chart documentation
- Protect your legal interests if you are ever subjected to investigation
The session will teach you to recognize the most common forms of health care fraud in prescribing, in addition to teaching you about the “red flags” investigating agencies are looking for. You’ll review processes for proper patient evaluation, screening and documentation.
In addition, you’ll be introduced to the state’s controlled substance prescription monitoring database (INSPECT), which newly opened to physicians. (See June 25 ISMA Reports.) A defense attorney also will discuss development of a compliance program to ensure your practice does not engage in illegal conduct or create the appearance of illegality.
News headlines about physicians who allegedly over-prescribed with dire consequences have pointed out the need for this educational session. Protect yourself by renewing your knowledge of these issues and catching up on any new developments.
Register now by calling the ISMA at (317) 261-2060 or (800) 257-4762.
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