Fleur-De-Lis Connection Volume 28, Issue 7 | Page 5

HOUSE BILL 333 IS NOW IN EFFECT House Bill 333, which affects Kentucky’s rules related to prescribing Schedule II controlled substances, took effect on June 29, 2017. The bill’s primary goal was to make it a felony to illegally sell and distribute fentanyl, a deadly narcotic often associ- ated with heroin, and other related substances. However, HB 333 included another provision which directs state li- censing boards to draft regulations which limit Schedule II prescriptions to three days when treating acute pain. There are exceptions to this restriction, but the provision has been met with controversy. The legislation will be explained at the 2017 KMA Annual Meeting during the Meet the Mandates session on Friday, Aug. 25, and at the Kentucky Physicians Leadership Academy on Saturday, Aug. 26. Attorney Sarah Cronan Spurlock of Stites and Harbison will be on hand to discuss House Bill 333 and what to expect as the law takes effect. LCKMGMA SYMPOSIUM SET FOR AUGUST 24 Providing Unique and Easy Solutions to the Medical Community for over 25 years. Special Home Loan Programs for Physicians Reduced closing costs * with exclusive financing options Business Banking Private Practice Line of Credit, Equipment Financing The Louisville Chapter Kentucky Medical Group Manage- ment Association (LCKMGMA) will host a Compliance Un- complicated symposium at the Louisville Marriott East on Thursday, August 24. This event will refresh health care management personnel on annual compliance and workplace safety requirements. The cost is $35 per person. For more information, visit www.lckmgma.com. Treasury Management Services Business On-Site Deposit, Remote Deposit Capture, Lockbox Internet Banking and Mobile Deposit ** Bank from the comfort of your office or home without the commute PATRICK SULLIVAN 502-420-1878 NMLS ID # 419192 JASON MILES 502-329-4538 NMLS ID # 171211 * You must have opened or open your primary checking account to receive promotional closing costs. Your primary checking account must be maintained and in active status for the term of the Loan or a $500 fee may be assessed. Please ask us about the Promotional Closing Cost Program Participation Agreement for more details. Republic Bank & Trust Company Loan Originator ID # 402606. **Message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier. Usage and qualification restrictions apply for Mobile Deposit. GLMS NEWS JULY 2017 It’s just easier here. ® RepublicBank.com Member FDIC 5