Thank your legislators for the repeal of the SGR
Please reach out to thank the Senators and Representatives who voted in favor of HB2 and repeal of…
SGR Repeal Passes Senate
Tonight, on a bipartisan vote of 92 to 8, the Senate passed H.R. 2, the “Medicare Access and CHIP…
Multiple Medicaid Reform Bills, Nursing Bills Gain Traction at the NC General Assembly
Four separate Medicaid reform bills have been filed at the General Assembly, three of which would…
Dr. Gloria Graham Named NC Doctor of the Year
By popular demand, Dr. Gloria Graham was named NC Doctor of the Year on March 30 in honor of…
CQU Class of 2016 Announced
Seven teams from across the state have been named to participate in the 2015-16 Clinical Quality…
NC Doctors’ Day Tribute Cards Benefit the NCMS Foundation
Donors contributed hundreds of dollars to purchase tribute cards and e-cards to thank a special…
Have You Considered Joining a Patient Safety Organization?
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enacted the Patient Safety & Quality…
Need PQRS Reporting Help? This is Free!
You may have received a negative payment adjustment letter from the Centers for Medicare and…
What Would You Like to Learn At The NCMS Annual Meeting?
Please take our quick survey to let us know what CME you would like at the 2015 NCMS Annual…
Online Courses Help You Gain a Better Understanding of the MOST Form
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation in conjunction with the North Carolina…
Kudos to Two Leadership College Alumni
Two graduates of the North Carolina Medical Society Foundation’s Leadership College were recently…
In the News
HHS Takes Strong Steps To Address Opioid-Drug Related Overdose, Death and Dependence, HHS Press…
Learning Opportunities
Behavioral Health and Faith Summit, April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Greensboro College, 815 W.…
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…