Reminder: Submit NCMS Board Nominations By Next Wednesday, July 20
As a North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) member you may nominate an individual to serve as an…
Nominate A Worthy Colleague for the Estes or Anderson Awards
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the E. Harvey Estes, Jr.,…
What is Your Most Valuable NCMS Benefit?
Answer that single question here, and we’ll publish the responses (anonymously, of course) in the…
West Virginia Flood Relief Efforts Continue
The West Virginia State Medical Association (WVSMA) has raised nearly $29,000 so far to help those…
Important Reminder about Billing Requirements for Certain Dual-Eligibles
In conversations with officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the AMA was…
2017 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed; Comments Now Accepted
On July 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes to the Physician…
Apply Today for Acclaimed Leadership Development Courses
The Kanof Institute for Physician Leadership’s (KIPL) seminal Leadership College and, the most…
NCMS Joins in Opposing Insurance ‘Mega-Mergers’
Forty-three state and national organizations including the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)…
NCMS Signs On To Bill Protecting Peer Reviewed Items from Sunshine Law
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has signed on to a letter voicing strong support for…
Project Access Celebrates 20 Years
Project Access® is celebrating two decades of providing access to comprehensive medical care for…
In the News
New Tool Searches Health Prices By Doctor, Insurance, USA Today, 7-12-16 DHHS, University…
Learning Opportunities
TOMORROW, July 14, 4-5 p.m. a webinar presented by Providers Clinical Support System, “Maintaining…
Bowtie Briefing for July 8, 2016
Check out the final Bowtie Briefing of the year, which summarizes the legislative developments that…
Bowtie Briefing for July 1, 2016
Take a look at this week's legislative update, guest hosted by NCMS Associate General Counsel Conor…
Initial Slate of NCMS Officers, Board Representatives Announced
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Nominating and Leadership Development Committee met last…
General Assembly Clears Regulatory Hurdles for Medicare ACOs
This week the General Assembly completed its work on House Bill 287 – Amend Insurance Laws. This…
Zika Pregnancy Registry Will Enhance Understanding of the Virus
As part of the response to Zika virus infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
NCMS Pushed for Statewide Standing Order for Naloxone
Article by Minali Nigam, 2016 NCMS Foundation Medical Journalism Intern Last Monday at a press…
Special Conference on Curbing Prescription Drug Abuse in NC
The North Carolina Department of Justice is bringing together law enforcement, public health,…
New Report: Opioid Use Among Injured Workers Declines
According to a new Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) report released last week,…
M3 Video Invitation – Don’t Miss This Important Gathering
On Sept. 15-18, physicians, physician assistants and practice managers from throughout the state…
Get Educated on ACOs with Our TAC Toolkit & Earn CME
Over the past several years, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation and the Toward…
Nominees Sought For Two NCMS Service Awards
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the E. Harvey Estes, Jr.,…
Learn More about Safe Prescribing
Make plans to attend this upcoming educational sessions: Opioid Prescribing: Safe Practice,…
Join the NCMS and the MCMS for the Summer Mixer in Charlotte!
You're invited to attend the Summer Mixer, where you can get to know the Board of Directors of the…
State Health Plan Drops Humana; Moves to One Medicare Advantage Carrier
The State Health Plan Board of Trustees recently approved moving from two Medicare Advantage…
Helping Flood Victims and Our Colleagues in West Virginia
Our colleagues at the West Virginia State Medical Association (WVSMA) have asked for our help in…
NCMS Signs On to AMA and Coalition MACRA Comment Letters
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has signed onto letters from the American Medical…
Coalition of State Medical Societies Weighs in On VA’s Scope of Practice Policy
The 10 medical societies that make up the Coalition of State Medical Societies, including the North…
Students Train To Become Physician Leaders; Physicians Hone Their Skills Through NCMS’ Leadership Development Programs
The following article was written by Minali Nigam, the 2016 NCMS Foundation Medical Journalism…
In the News
'Nobody is Immune': Bracing for Zika's First Summer in the US, NPR, 6-29-16 US Medical Schools…
Learning Opportunities
SAVE THE DATE: The North Carolina Department of Justice is bringing together law enforcement,…
Bowtie Briefing for June 24, 2016
Melanie Phelps, JD, Deputy General Counsel at the NCMS, guest hosts today's Bowtie Briefing, which…
NC Zika Pregnancy Registry Now Available
The North Carolina Division of Public Health currently is working with the CDC to enroll all…
Bowtie Briefing for June 17, 2016
Guest host Conor Brockett, NCMS Associate General Counsel, offers this week's Bowtie Briefing,…
Legislative Update: Budget, CON, Naloxone
North Carolina House and Senate conferees continued their negotiations this week on a final budget…
Understanding MACRA – We Can Help
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 – MACRA – is a massive piece of…
Helping Practices Make the Move to Value
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and its Foundation are committed to helping physicians…
Update From the NC Health Information Exchange Authority
The North Carolina General Assembly created the NC Health Information Exchange Authority (NCHIEA)…
Support for Medicare Audit Reform
Members of the US Senate Finance Committee, including Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), highlighted a new…
BCBSNC Makes Progress on Claims Issues
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has been closely monitoring the claims problems members…
Multi-Payer Expo in Fayetteville on June 23
Physicians, practice managers and staff are invited to attend an event that brings together…
Seeking Candidates to Serve on NC Commission for the Blind
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is seeking candidates to fill two board positions on the…
Nominations for NCMS Leadership Positions Due Monday, June 20
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is…