State Senate Bill Filing Deadline Brings Flood of Health Care Legislation
Bill filing deadlines always bring a flood of legislation. Yesterday the North Carolina Senate's…
SGR Update
The US Senate did not follow the House of Representatives and pass HB 2 last night leaving the…
NCMS Foundation Seeks Rural Providers for ACO Opportunity
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation seeks to identify rural providers interested…
CMS Announces Next Generation ACO
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center introduced the “Next…
Funding for National Health Service Corps Set to Expire
Founded in 1972, the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) was designed to bring primary care health…
Honor a Special Physician for NC Doctors’ Day 2015!
Join in the NC Doctors’ Day fun by sending the outstanding physician in your life a NC Doctors’ Day…
Don’t Miss Meaningful Use Attestation
March 20 is the last day to attest to meaningful use for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program’s 2014…
Wanted: Nominations for NCMS & AMA Leadership Positions
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations from physician members…
"Operation Medicine Drop" This Saturday in Cary
The Town of Cary Police Department joins the North Carolina Department of Insurance, the North…
In the News
Supreme Court Ruling On Affordable Care Act Could Leave Thousands In North Carolina Without…
Learning Opportunities
NCMS Plan Free Wellness Webinar: Using the Six Principles of Influence to Optimize Employee Health…
NCMS Works To Repeal 3 Percent Retroactive Medicaid Reimbursement Cut
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Government Affairs staff is working with key legislators…
Huge Win On Workers’ Comp Medical Fee Schedule
After years of work by the North Carolina Medical Society’s (NCMS) staff and Workers’ Comp Task…
Medicaid Recredentialing Period Extended
The NC Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) has changed the length of time required before a…
Supreme Court’s Ruling Will Have Repercussions
The US Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 25 that the North Carolina Dental Board illegally suppressed…
CMS Extends Deadline for Meaningful Use and Some PQRS Measures
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is giving physicians an extra three weeks to…
What CME Sessions Do You Want at the 2015 NCMS Annual Meeting?
Take this brief survey and share your thoughts on what CME topics you would like to learn more…
ICD-10 Preparedness: Are You Ready?
NCTracks Survey The survey of NCTracks users on whether they are ready for ICD-10 implementation…
CQ’U’ Deadline Extended Until Friday — Apply Now!
The deadline to apply to participate in the Clinical Quality track (CQU) of the North Carolina…
If You're Near the NCMS On March 26, Consider Donating Blood
In March, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) community service team has invited the Rex…
UNC Needs You To Help Assess the NC Medicaid Lock-In Program
The University of North Carolina’s Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) is conducting an…
Total Merchant Services Offer NCMS Members Special Benefits
Total Merchant Services (TMS) has been the NCMS’ preferred payment system provider for the last six…
In the News
Injured Workers Suffer As 'Reforms' Limit Workers' Compensation Benefits, NPR, 3-4-15 US Faces…
Learning Opportunities
NCMS Plan Free Wellness Webinar: Using the Six Principles of Influence to Optimize Employee Health…