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…
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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…
Want to learn more about improving quality in your practice?
Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set new timelines and goals to move…
NCTracks Ready to Reprocess Claims for Enhanced Payments under the ACA
From NCTracks: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires the state’s Medicaid program pay at the…
Still Time to Voice Your Opinion on NCMS Governance
At the 2014 North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) House of Delegates, proposed amendments to the…
Prevention Partners Issues On-Line Report Card On NC's Health
A new, comprehensive look at North Carolina’s health as measured by tobacco use, nutrition,…
February 15 Deadline Looms for Insurance Marketplace Enrollment
The deadline to sign up for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s Insurance…
Pulse Check — Have You Seen Your QRUR?
Please take this quick two-question survey to help us tailor our communications and educational…
Flu Virus Continues to Spread
Flu season in North Carolina has resulted in 90 reported deaths by early January, and more are…
NC Health Department Alert on Simulated Saline
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and…
Learning Opportunities
"A Gift to Your Family: Advance Health Care Planning" presented by the NC Bar Association Health…
In the News
Sure You Can Track Your Health Data, But Can Your Doctor Use It?, NPR, 1-19-15 When the Fever…
Flu Numbers Reach Epidemic Proportions
Latest Flu Information From NCDHHS: Flu season in North Carolina has resulted in 90…
CMS Announces Deadlines to Report 2014 PQRS Data
Time is running out to avoid penalties in the Medicare PQRS program. What you report will determine…
CMS Accepting Suggestions for PQRS Measures
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) currently is accepting quality measure…
Watch Your Email for Member Survey on Governance As HOD Recommendation Work Continues
At the 2014 North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) House of Delegates, proposed amendments to the…
North Carolina Home to Seven New Medicare ACOs in 2015
Just before the new year dawned, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced…
Applications for CQ ‘U’ Now Being Accepted
As a North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) member you are eligible to participate in the Clinical…
Will The SGR Be Repealed in 2015? Stay Tuned…
Last year, the 113th Congress came closer than any previous Congress to repealing the Sustainable…