Learning Opportunities
Move to Value Summit, the ultimate primer on value-based health care will be held at Biotech Place…
2015 NCMS Photo Contest Now Underway
2015 NCMS Photo Contest Now Open Deadline: July 31, 2015 Now in its seventh year, the NCMS Photo…
NC House Health Committee To Vote on Medicaid Reform Bill
Today the North Carolina House Committee on Health will likely vote on HB 372, 2015 Medicaid…
ACO Final Rule Released
On June 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule detailing…
CMS Releases Physician Medicare Payment Data
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its second annual…
NCMS Works To Modernize Policy Development and Governance
In the months following the 2014 North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) House of Delegates (HOD),…
ICD-10 – It's Going To Happen This Time So Get Ready
All indicators are there will NOT be further delays in implementation of ICD-10 coding set to take…
AMA Calls for Two-Year ICD-10 Grace Period
While being prepared for the transition to ICD-10 is encouraged, the American Medical Association…
Potential Benefits In the SGR Repeal Law — MACRA
When the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) was signed into law in April,…
Reminder: Register for PQRS Group Practice Reporting Option by June 30 Deadline
Groups have until June 30 to register to participate in the 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System…
Free Support if You Report PQRS through Your EHR
Alliant Quality, the Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for…
Register Now for Multi-Payer Expo in Hickory on June 25
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), UnitedHealthcare, MedCost and Humana are…
Medical Mutual to Assume Policies from Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange
Medical Mutual Insurance Company (MMIC) announced today that it will acquire the rights, title,…
Reach Your Leadership Potential — Apply to the Leadership College
Applications for Leadership College 2016 are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 15,…
Anderson Award Open for Nominations
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the John Huske Anderson…
Nominations for NCMS Leadership Positions Open
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations from physician members…
High Point University Enrolls First PA Class
High Point University’s newest graduate school program, Physician Assistant Studies, enrolled its…
In the News
ICD-10: AMA Considers Grace Period To 'Save Docs,' MedPageToday, 6-7-15 Next Season's Flu Shot Is…
Learning Opportunities
June 12, 2015, for Go SIMple, an opportunity to learn about the hottest trends in simulation…
Another Step Toward RAC Reform in the US Senate
The Senate Finance Committee today passed the Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms…
Update on House Budget Provisions Affecting Physicians
The North Carolina House adopted its update to the Governor’s budget proposal last week. We expect…
CMS Proposes New Rules for Medicaid MCOs
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposal that would…
Hard-Won RAC Reform Legislation Introduced
In case you missed the announcement, on the Friday afternoon before the long Memorial Day weekend,…
No More Excuses: Improvements to CSRS Make It Easier to Use
To help tackle a growing epidemic of opioid abuse, the state’s Drug Control Unit launched its…
Prepare for ICD-10 With This Free Software
The Physicians Foundation’s recent national physician survey showed 50 percent of respondents…
CMS, NCTracks Gearing Up for ICD-10 — And Want You To Join Them
The date for ICD-10 implementation is October 1, 2015, which is just around the corner. All…
Take Action by July 1 to Avoid 2016 Medicare Payment Adjustment
Payment adjustments for eligible professionals who did not successfully participate in the Medicare…
PQRS Reporting System Streamlined
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that an important system…
NCMS Supports Exemption of CME From Sunshine Act
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has joined other state medical and medical specialty…
Develop Your Leadership Skills; Apply to the NCMS Leadership College Today
Applications for Leadership College 2016 are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 15,…
NCMS Member Benefits for Retirees
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) offers its members health coverage and other benefits…
Save the Date: NCMS Annual Meeting Oct. 23-24
Fall foliage and cool breezes may seem far away, but October will be here before you know it. Be…
Anderson Award Open For Nominations
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the John Huske Anderson…
NCMS and AMA Leadership Positions Open
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations from physician members…
In the News
Government Backs Down On Some Requirements For Digital Medical Records, USA Today, 5-25-15…
Learning Opportunities
June 2, 2015, Predictive Analytics Workshop, The Research Triangle Foundation, RTP, NC This one-day…
RAC Reform Closer to Reality: Rep. Holding Introduces Legislation
Today, Rep. George Holding (R-NC) introduced legislation entitled “The Fair Medical Audits Act of…
NCMS Update: May 20, 2015
Acronym du jour: This is an easy one -- or at least it should be if you've been paying attention.…
New Bills Threaten Physician Supervision of Mid-Levels
The General Assembly is considering several bills this session that would remove physician…