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In 2013, the NC General Assembly included a 3% “withhold” for all Medicaid services with the…
NCMS Reports From the Legislature
NCMS’ Medicaid Reform Guiding Principles Medicaid reform is our top priority this session, and…
Dr. Runge Presents NCMS Guiding Principles on Medicaid Reform to NC MCC
The NCMS was recently invited to present its views on Medicaid reform to the NC Medical Care…
PAI Advocates Reform of Medicare RAC Program
The Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) recently sent comments to the chair of the Health…
Is This Finally the Year To Repeal the SGR?
Once again it’s time to attempt to push Congress to repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR)…
Get Up to Speed on the Open Payments Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing opportunities for physicians to…
ICD-10 Updates & Resources
GAO Reports CMS Is Prepared for ICD-10 The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a…
It's Official: The NCMS Is the Oldest Professional Society in NC
You may have read or heard other professional associations claim they are the oldest in the state,…
NCMS Service Project for March — Donate Blood
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) staff regularly participates in various community service…
In the News
The Black Market for Stolen Health Care Data, NPR, 2-13-15 Experts Warn 2015 Could Be the Year of…
Learning Opportunities
NCTracks Training for February include: Tuesday, Feb. 24 - 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Prior…
Move Toward 'Pay for Quality' Accelerates With HHS Announcement
In an announcement last week, the US Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia M. Burwell set…
NCMS Responds To Proposed ACO Program Changes
The North Carolina Medical Society’s (NCMS) ACO Task Force finalized their comments on proposed…
CMS Considers EHR Incentive Program Changes for 2015
From CMS Reports: Responding to input from health care providers and other stakeholders, the…
Leadership College Class of 2015 Underway
The 15 members of the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation Leadership College Class of…
Have An Opinion on Virtual Credit Card Payments? Take This Short Survey
Over the last couple years, the issue of virtual card payments continues to come up due to the…
CCME Elects New Chairman
The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) Board of Directors elected John B. Smith, MD, as…
In the News
Obama's 2016 Budget Cuts Medicare But Eliminates Sequestration, ModernHealthCare, 2-2-15 Culturally…
Learning Opportunities
Electronic Health Record Certification, Feb. 9-May31. Offered online through Richmond Community…