Bowtie Briefing for March 31, 2017: Cohen confirmation, STOP Act developments and more
Chip Baggett highlights several legislative developments this week, including forward movement on the confirmation hearings for DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, updates on the opioid STOP Act, and more.
View Senate Health Committee Confirmation Hearing with Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH
View the 3-29-2017 House Health Committee Hearing where the STOP Act revisions were presented.
Karin R. Minter, MD, MPH, Named 2017 NC Doctor of the Year
As part of the NC Doctors’ Day celebration on March 30, Karin R. Minter, MD, MPH, FAAP, was named 2017 NC Doctor of the Year.
Dr. Minter is a pediatrician with Burlington Pediatrics in Burlington, NC, where she has practiced medicine since 2006. She shares, "I always knew I wanted a career in medicine, but the decision of which field to enter was difficult. It comes down to my fundamental belief that all children are good. So I chose to commit myself to children. It’s fulfilling to provide the best, most thoughtful care that I can to young patients and their families. I strive to make it a personal experience." This approach seems to be working for her, as she received the most online votes of the 10 NC Doctor of the Year Award finalists, making her the winner.
The award comes with a $5,000 prize to be used to further a professional or community project of the winner’s choosing. Dr. Minter plans to split the funds among two worthy charities: Alamance County Partnership for Children and Reach Out and Read of Alamance County. As she explains, "They (Reach Out and Read) make such a big impact to promote literacy by distributing books to kids through pediatricians, and they are really deserving."
NC Doctors’ Day, spearheaded by the NCMS, is the homegrown celebration of National Doctors’ Day. Starting in February, patients, colleagues, family and friends nominated doctors who exemplify the best qualities of caring, compassion, clinical expertise and community involvement. Numerous doctors were nominated through the NC Doctors’ Day website (www.ncdoctorsday.org). In mid-March, 10 finalists were selected from among the nominations to participate in an online voting contest. These extraordinary physicians represent various specialties and are from across North Carolina.
The nomination for Dr. Minter caught the finalist selection committee’s attention, with several nominators singing her praises as a clinician, physician leader and a compassionate community advocate. As one supporter shared, “Karin is a devoted, impressively intelligent pediatrician who is passionate about her patients and the health of the community at large. She has a beautiful sense of humor that puts you at ease, and a formidable feistiness that serves her well when needed. Karin is compassionate and goes to all lengths for her patients.”
There were a total of 22,588 online votes cast to determine this year's winner; many thanks to all who took part in this process!
Bowtie Briefing for March 24, 2017
Chip Baggett sums up a busy week at the legislature and shares his thanks on physician, PA and student involvement in advocacy.
NCMS Board of Directors Considers STOP Act
At their regular bi-monthly meeting held Saturday, March 18 in Greenville, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of Directors discussed pending legislation before the General Assembly including the STOP (Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention) Act, HB243/S175, aimed at curbing the state’s opioid poisoning epidemic.
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, (R-Pitt) a sponsor of the STOP Act, co-chair of the House Health Committee and the only physician in the General Assembly met with NCMS Board members over dinner on Friday night before the Board meeting. Watch Dr. Murphy discuss why it is important for physicians to support this legislation.
The Board expressed concern about provisions in the bill including the mandate that physicians or their delegate check the state’s Controlled Substance Reporting System (CSRS) before prescribing a controlled substance; the drugs covered by the mandate; the daily limit for first prescriptions related to acute, post-operative pain and the requirement to use e-prescribing.
NCMS Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Chip Baggett, explained that the STOP Act is the result of broad, bipartisan work by legislators and the State Attorney General’s Office. The multi-faceted effort to curb the opioid abuse epidemic includes holding physicians accountable as prescribers. It is highly likely to be passed by the legislature this session. The NCMS is supporting the STOP ACT and working with legislators to make changes to achieve the bill’s intent while ensuring that its implementation is realistic in practice and not overly burdensome to physicians.
“We are working to make sure that when these new mandates become operational they do not have a huge negative impact on your practice,” he said. “But they will affect your practice.”
Based on feedback from members on how these new policies might play out, the NCMS is working to:
- Clarify what specific drugs and drug schedule(s) would be covered by the mandate. Currently, it appears controlled substances like Adderall and Ritalin are included in the bill language. The NCMS is asking that drugs not currently identified as contributing to the opioid poisoning crisis be excluded from the mandate to query the CSRS before prescribing and certain other bill provisions.
- Refine the language around e-prescribing since small practices may not currently have the necessary e-prescribing technology nor the financial resources to acquire it.
- Ensure the CSRS is functioning properly and is interoperable with other states’ prescription drug monitoring systems before the mandate would take effect.
- Time the mandate to coincide with the connection of the CSRS with the NC Health Information Exchange (HIE). This will enable prescribers to access the most current information in their electronic medical record and the CSRS simultaneously.
The bill has been discussed in the House Health Committee, and will likely be brought up again as the changes are negotiated over the next few weeks.
The NCMS Board will meet next in May in Chapel Hill. If you have a policy matter you’d like them to address, you may submit a Board contact form.
Bowtie Briefing for March 10, 2017
Both federal and state legislative developments are highlighted in this week's Bowtie Briefing. Get Chip's take on the GOP proposed health care plan, as well as the new STOP Act addressing the opioid crisis in NC.
Bowtie Briefing for March 3, 2017 - HB36 Update and New Opioid Bills
Chip Baggett focuses on two major legislative developments this week: testimony before the House Health Committee on HB36 (optometry bill) and the release of two new bills addressing opioid prescribing that will potentially have a big impact on physicians.
Helpful Links:
View Dr. Cunningham's Testimony at the House Health Committee, March 1, 2017
Learn more about HB 36
Learn more about the opioid bills
Video Testimony of NCMS President Paul R.G. Cunningham, MD on HB36
On March 1, 2017, the House Health Committee received testimony on House Bill 36 - "Enact Enhanced Access to Eye Care Act," a bill that the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and the North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (NCSEPS) both oppose.
Read Dr. Cunningham's complete testimony below.
God morning. My name is Dr. Paul Cunningham. I am the President of the North Carolina Medical Society. I have been a General Surgeon for 38 years and training students to become physicians and surgeons for 8 years as the Dean of the Brody School of Medicine.
Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the committee for the opportunity to speak with you about this important patient safety issue. As the President of the NC Medical Society, I speak to you on behalf of all the physicians and surgeons of the state.
Though we would all like to think otherwise, there is no minor surgery. The trust bestowed by a patient to their surgeon is unlike any other. The State has a compelling obligation to ensure that those entrusted to perform surgery are well qualified. The right to perform surgery in North Carolina can be granted only by you. Citizens trust that you will insist that those who are granted the authority to perform surgery are only those to whom you would entrust the care of your own children and closest loved ones. As someone who has spent a lifetime training others in the practice of medicine and surgery, I can assure you that 32 hours of continuing education does not provide the foundation necessary to manage surgery or the potential complications that might arise during the course of or as a result of surgery. For medical school graduates we insist on years of training and actually performing surgery under the supervision of highly seasoned and experienced professionals in order to be comfortable holding those graduates out as qualified to perform surgery on our fellow citizens. It is only after years of training that a person can possibly have the skills and dexterity to perform surgery safely.
I have had the great pleasure of working closely with optometrists during my general practice in Windsor. And while I hold their proficiency for the delivery of care of the eye in high regard, I believe that they lack the requisite surgical training during their optometry school programs. Continuing education is only a place to refine skills, not to learn the fundamentals.
I hope and trust that you will agree with me after reviewing all the facts before you today. I would be happy to take any questions that you might have for me. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Bowtie Briefing for February 24, 2017 - Legislative Update
Helpful Links:
Action Alert - House Bill 36 - Enact Enhanced Access to Eye Care Act
Action Alert - House Bill 88/Senate Bill 73 - Modernize Nursing Practice Act
2017 Legislative Session blog: www.ncmedsoc.org/2017-session
Optometrists Propose House Bill to Perform Surgical Procedures
House Bill 36, titled “Amending the Scope of Practice of Optometry in Order to Enhance Access to Eye Care in North Carolina”, was filed by primary sponsors Rep. Justin Burr (R- Stanly), Rep. Jeff Collins (R– Nash), Rep. Josh Dobson (R – Avery) and Rep. Julia Howard (R- Davie). The North Carolina Medical Society opposes this bill because optometrists do not have the requisite training necessary to perform surgery.
Please show your opposition to optometrists performing surgery by sending an email to your legislator. Take action now by clicking through this Action Alert!
Bowtie Briefing for Feb. 17, 2017: Update on New Federal Rule; Several Health Care Bills Filed This Week
Helpful links:
Read the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Stabilization Proposed Rule
- Submit a comment online: Visit https://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the "Submit a comment" instructions
View the latest legislative developments on the NCMS 2017 Legislative Session Blog: www.ncmedsoc.org/2017-session
Nurses Seek Legislation to Expand Their Scope of Practice
HB 88 / SB 73 – Modernize Nursing Practice Act is a broad ranging and dramatic scope of practice bill. This bill would allow Nurse Practitioners (NP), Certified Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) to practice for the first time in NC without the required supervision of a physician.
All Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are not the same. The attractiveness of our current law is the flexibility that it allows for an APRN to practice at the top of their training. This framework does not define each APRN at the lowest common denominator through black letter law, but rather allows APRNs along with their supervising physician to incorporate continuing education, years of experience and specialty training into the scope of practice allowed for each individual.
Please send this email to your legislator opposing HB 88 and SB 73.
Greenville-Area Members: Join Us for the March Madness Mixer!
March Madness is coming to Greenville, as the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and the Pitt County Medical Society invite you to enjoy the competition and excitement of the NCAA tournament while the NCMS is in town for their March Board Meeting. Enjoy relaxing with the medical community and connect with your colleagues from the Greenville area.
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served; dress is casual. The event is open to members and prospective members of both societies. Feel free to bring your spouse and to stop in any time between 5:30 and 7:30pm!
Register today!
Bowtie Briefing for January 27, 2017 - Legislative Update
Chip Baggett, JD, provides a quick update on this week's legislative developments, including a new health care bill at the NCGA, as well as an ACA update and news about prior authorization reform efforts underway.
Med Students Take Note: 2017 NCMS Student Summit Coming Soon
The NCMS Student Summit: A Perfect Complement to Your Education
Sponsored by the North Carolina Medical Society, this half-day conference brings together medical students from throughout the state, offering a look at the future of health care and how you can better prepare for your chosen profession.
Date: March 4, 2017
Time: 11am-4:30pm
Location: North Carolina Medical Society, 222 N. Person Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Talks and breakout sessions include:
- Developing Physician Leadership: Identify your leadership style and learn more about leadership development programs available through the NCMS
- Financing Healthcare -- Where We’ve Been, Where We Might Go: Learn about the different health care trends and where the future of medicine is heading
- The Importance of Advocacy: Why you need to get involved in legislative affairs now
- Healthy Personal Finance: Most students have a lot of debt right out of the gate. Learn how you can get a plan in place.
- Getting Involved in the AMA: Get details on how the AMA's House of Delegates works and what you can do as a student
- Employment Arrangements: This panel discussion will further inform you about your employment options when you graduate
Learn more and register today.
MEDTalks: Elyse Watkins, PA-C and Christen MacKorell, PA-S
Physician assistant (PA) Elyse Watkins and PA student Christen MacKorell share their Leadership College project, which addressed the perceived barriers to the utilization of physician assistants in OB-GYN practices in North Carolina.
Bowtie Briefing for January 20, 2017
Chip reviews three items in this week's video update. For more legislative developments and details, be sure to check out our new blog feature, the NCMS Weekly Legislative Wrap-Up.
Medicaid Reform Update Webinars, January 17th & 18th
Learn more about Medicaid reform developments, including the partnership to create Carolina Complete Health, a provider-led Medicaid health plan. |
Featured Speaker:
Stephen W. Keene, General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer, North Carolina Medical Society |
Please join us for an update on the state’s Medicaid reform progress as well as information on the recent announcement that the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is working in conjunction with the North Carolina Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA) and Centene Corporation to create a patient-focused approach to providing Medicaid managed care services in North Carolina. A key feature of the joint venture will be the active participation of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and Federally Qualified Health Centers in the ownership and governance of the health plan. Learn more and ask questions during this interactive forum.
Two Dates to Choose From; Register Today!
This webinar is free but registration is required. Register early as space is limited. Registrants will receive an emailed confirmation with webinar and phone-in instructions. About the Speaker:Stephen W. Keene, General Counsel and COO, has been with the North Carolina Medical Society for 23 years overseeing its Government Affairs and Health Policy work. He is a key participant in negotiating the NCMS’ collaboration with Centene and the NCCHCA, and has great insights to share on what this partnership will mean to medical practices of all types in North Carolina. |
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Bowtie Briefing for January 13, 2017: Developments on ACA, NC Elections, and Medicaid Reform
Related Links:
https://www.ncmedsoc.org/carolina-complete-health/
https://www.ncmedsoc.org/legislative-long-session-begins-today-cooper-moves-to-expand-medicaid/
NCMS is “testing the waters” under Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to gauge market demand from potential investors for an offering of securities by its wholly-owned subsidiary (the “issuer”) formed in connection with the contemplated joint venture between NCMS and Centene. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent in response, will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until an offering statement is filed with, and qualified by, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any such offer may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of its acceptance given after the qualification date. A person’s indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.
This communication contains forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “plan,” “expect” or the negative or plural of these words or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the joint venture, the proposed health plan and our projections. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things, satisfaction of the conditions to closing of the joint venture transaction. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this communication may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, neither we, the issuer nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We and the issuer undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this communication to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.
NCMS Partners to Create Medicaid Managed Care Health Plan
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is pleased to offer you a unique new opportunity in the ongoing Medicaid reform process. We are creating a health plan that upholds the values for which we have advocated for more than four years as the state reforms its Medicaid program -- a Medicaid model of care that is patient-focused, physician-led, value-based and home grown here in North Carolina.
We could not undertake such an endeavor alone, and have chosen strategic partners with great care to ensure success. We are joining with the North Carolina Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA) and Centene Corporation. Both bring commitment to our values, as well as experience serving the Medicaid population.
By partnering with Centene Corporation to create such a health plan, we are embarking on an unprecedented new venture that brings a state medical society into direct collaboration with a partner like Centene. This new style of health plan is predicated on the belief that physicians know what is best for their patients, and therefore physicians will hold core ownership, governance and clinical policymaking roles.
We look forward to making this partnership a success for practicing physicians and Physician Assistants and for the people of North Carolina. Learn more at our webpage.
NCMS is “testing the waters” under Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to gauge market demand from potential investors for an offering of securities by its wholly-owned subsidiary (the “issuer”) formed in connection with the contemplated joint venture between NCMS and Centene. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent in response, will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until an offering statement is filed with, and qualified by, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any such offer may be withdrawn or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of its acceptance given after the qualification date. A person’s indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.
This communication contains forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “plan,” “expect” or the negative or plural of these words or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the joint venture, the proposed health plan and our projections. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things, satisfaction of the conditions to closing of the joint venture transaction. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this communication may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, neither Centene, NCMS, the issuer, NCCHCA nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Centene, NCMS, the issuer and NCCHCA undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this communication to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.
Bowtie Briefing for January 6, 2017
Welcome to a new year! It's been a busy one already on the legislative front, with some important new developments that could impact health care in North Carolina. View the first Bowtie Briefing of 2017, where Chip sums up the latest news and highlights the Medical Society's legislative priorities for 2017.
Happy (Re)New Year!
Have you renewed your membership for 2017? If yes, thank you! If you're not sure about your membership status, please give NCMS Member Services a call at 1-800-722-1350, and we'll be happy to help answer your questions. You may also log into the NCMS website and review your membership status on your personal homepage.
Renew online for your free gift!
Renew your membership online now and receive the 2017 NCMS Member Calendar, which is filled with award-winning photographs taken by your fellow physician, physician assistant and medical student members of the Medical Society.
NCMS Holiday Hours
We will be closed from December 26, 2016 - January 2, 2017 and will return on Tuesday, January 3.
We thank you for your membership throughout 2016 and look forward to assisting you in the new year!
Bowtie Briefing: The Blooper Reel
Here's what you didn't see this year during Chip Baggett's weekly legislative updates:
Holiday Greetings from the North Carolina Medical Society
The NCMS staff shares a holiday message for members:
Bowtie Briefing for December 16, 2016: Special Session Bonanza
It's been a year filled with special sessions at the NC General Assembly, and this latest one introduced a flurry of bills that are garnering some national attention. Our own @doclobbyist, Chip Baggett, JD, sorts through the proposed legislation and highlights one bill that could impact health care.
Related Items:
Bowtie Briefing for December 2, 2016: Legislative Update
Chip Baggett, JD, sums up the week's legislative events, including a meeting of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee and an upcoming short session of the General Assembly.
MEDTalks: Yun Boylston, MD on Employee Wellness Programs
Dr. Yun Boylston presents her Leadership College Class of 2016 project, which focused on the wellness initiative she launched at her workplace, Burlington Pediatrics.
It's #GivingTuesday!
Be a part of the global movement!
You can make great things happen!
During the next 24-hours, people around the world will come together to improve the human condition by supporting important causes. The NCMS Foundation’s important cause is one we suspect is near to your heart – ACCESS TO CARE. We want to be sure that ALL North Carolinians have an equal chance at healthy lives.
Our piece of this complex goal is finding primary care MDs, PAs and NPs who are up for the challenging, yet hugely rewarding practice environment and lifestyle afforded in rural communities. With your help, we can make getting started a little easier by helping them pay off their educational debt. To make sure they are able to care for their patients long-term, we stick with them to develop financially sustainable practices that provide the highest quality care.
How does our modest $14,000 goal do all this?
With support from people like you, the Foundation is currently assisting 41 providers over 5 years.
41 PC providers + 5 years = 167,341 more patients receiving care
41 providers + 50% or more Medicaid, Medicare and Uninsured Patients = $16,705,778 in free and reduced cost care
Help us blow this $14,000 goal out of the water and get more docs out there helping even more people who need it! GIVE TODAY!
Bowtie Briefing for November 11, 2016: Election Results in NC Legislative Races
NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Chip Baggett, JD, covers the election results for eight NC legislative races of interest for physicians and PAs.
Guess what's just down the road?
Get a Head Start and Renew Your NCMS Membership Now
Believe it or not, the New Year will be here before you know it. Why not get a head start on those end-of-year activities and renew your North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) membership now? Renewal notices should already be arriving in your mailbox, so watch for that mailing. OR, cross NCMS membership renewal off your to-do list right away by renewing online now.
Bowtie Briefing for November 4, 2016
NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Chip Baggett, briefs you on three items this week, including a new initiative by the US Surgeon General.
Related Links:
Bowtie Briefing for October 21, 2016
Related items:
https://www.ncmedsoc.org/appeals-court-rules-for-docs-in-nctracks-litigation/
https://www.ncmedsoc.org/feds-issue-landmark-new-physician-reimbursement-final-rule/
North Carolina Board of Elections - One-Stop Early Voting Look-Up
Contact Chip Baggett: [email protected], (919) 833-3836 locally or (800) 722-1350 ext. 110
2016 Photo Contest Finalists
| Karl Chiang, MD Winner - Overall/Viewer's Choice "Pier into the Night" |
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| Philip M. Rosoff, MD, MA Winner - NC Category "Manteo Lighthouse" |
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| Marliue M. Cook, MD Winner - Travel Category "Indigo along the Grand Canal" |
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| Kathryn M. Greven, MD, FASTRO Winner - Nature Category "Land of Waterfalls" |
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| Steven A. Dingeldein, MD Winner - Wildlife Category "Male Bluebird Feeding Fledgling" |
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| Deborah Albert, MD Finalist - Wildlife Category "Polar Cuddle" |
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| Stephen Bonney, MD Finalist- Nature Category "Colter Bay Sunrise" |
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| Richard M. Griffin, MD Finalist - Wildlife Category "Great Egret with Mating Plumage" |
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| Jim Hill, MEd, PA-C Finalist - Travel Category "Lavender in Bloom" |
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| Katherine Hounshell Finalist - Travel Category "Surf & Sand" |
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| Bob Peterson, MD Finalist - NC Category "Pre-Sunrise over Grandfather Mountain" |
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| Philip Ponder, MD Finalist - Nature Category "Trunk Bay Sunrise" |
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| Robert Yapundich, MD, FAAN Finalist - Nature Category "Teton Sunrise" |
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Bowtie Briefing for October 7, 2016
NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Chip Baggett, JD, assigns viewers some homework before the upcoming elections.
Helpful Links:
vote.gov
State Board of Elections
Are You Living Your "Why"? Find Out in This Upcoming Webinar Featuring Sean Foy
Living Your WHY: How to realize your cause, calling or mission and how to experience the life you've always wanted...
October 26th
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
RSVP TODAY
Do you know your reason, purpose, cause or calling? Do you know WHY you do what you do? If you do? Do you know how to "live your why" everyday?
Join Sean Foy for a discussion on how to craft and live a purpose driven life and help those you care most about (family, friends, colleagues and your practice) follow their deepest "why."
Sean Foy is an internationally renowned authority on fitness, weight management and healthy living. As an exercise physiologist, behavioral coach and speaker, Sean has earned the reputation as "America’s Fast Fitness Expert." He is the author of the Wellness Councils of America’s flagship physical activity and exercise books, "Fitness That Works" and "Walking 4 Wellness." Sean is also the author and creator of "The Burst Workout" and the coauthor of the New York Times #1 best seller, "The Daniel Plan."
What’s Your Why–The Power of Purpose© is a one of a kind personal development and well-being experience designed to empower yourself, your employees, family members and community partners to live healthier, happier and more purpose filled lives. In this interactive webinar participants will discover:
- Buried Treasure: The search for meaning, purpose and change
- The Science of "Why": Historical & recent research on the power of purpose
- The "Why" of Wellness: A Personal Rx for fitness, health and well-being
- Your One Thing: Finding your passion & motivation to live well
- Crafting Your "Why": Putting your "Why" into words and action
- Living Your "Why": Discover how to live your "Why" with practical tips, strategies and best practices
Questions? Please contact Jason Horay at [email protected] or 919-878-7530.
Bowtie Briefing for September 30, 2016
Chip Baggett, JD, NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, highlights six races in this week's Bowtie Briefing. All of these featured NC General Assembly incumbents have one thing in common: they are married to NCMS members.
Bowtie Briefing for Sept. 23, 2016: M3 Recap and Two Highlighted Elections
NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Chip Baggett, JD, recaps the events of last weekend's inaugural M3 Conference and also highlights two upcoming election races that feature NCMS member physicians.
Cast your vote for "Viewer's Choice" in the 2016 Photo Contest!
The finalists for the 2016 NCMS Photo Contest have been chosen and now it's time for you to pick the one that deserves the title of "Viewer's Choice Award Winner." Scroll through the 13 images below and choose your favorite at the bottom. Voting closes Wednesday, Sept. 28 at noon.
Create your own user feedback survey
Bowtie Briefing for September 9, 2016: NCMS Elections & M3 Pre-Registration Ends 9/12
Chip Baggett, JD, Director of Legislative Relations, highlights the candidates up for NCMS Board and committee positions and the upcoming M3 Conference. Note: conference pre-registration ends Sept. 12. Learn more about the M3 Conference at www.ncm3conference.com or download a registration brochure for further details.
Bowtie Briefing for September 2, 2016: M3 Conference Advocacy Events
The Bowtie is Back!
After a summer break, Chip Baggett, JD, Director of Legislative Relations, is back, and he's bringing you his weekly advocacy update. This week Chip highlights the upcoming M3 Conference and the legislative advocacy events that will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.
Learn more about the M3 Conference at www.ncm3conference.com or download a registration brochure for further details.
Learn more about the M3 Conference and why you should attend...
What is M3?
The NC Medical Society (NCMS) and the NC Medical Group Management Association (NCMGMA) have joined forces to present the inaugural M3 Conference, which serves as the annual meeting for each organization. This merging of medicine and management means more networking and educational opportunities for you.
The conference is scheduled for Sept. 15-18 at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC. Discounted early-bird registration fees end Monday, August 15, so register today to receive conference savings! In addition, the deadline for hotel reservations in the M3 Conference room block at the Grandover Resort is Thursday, August 18. Learn more by visiting the Accommodations page on the M3 website.
Who should attend?
Physicians; Physician assistants; Other allied professionals; Medical practice managers; Medical office staff; Physician group administrators; CEOs; CMOs; Residents; Medical Students.
Why should you attend M3?
- Did we mention educational opportunities? This conference is approved for 13.75 hours of AMA PRA Category 1TM CME credits.
- Hear from NC DHHS speakers about how NC is responding to the Zika virus and how your practice can prepare and test for this global health concern.
- Are politics your thing? Get an insider’s look at the elections from nationally respected pollster John McLaughlin and listen to keynote speaker NC Attorney General, Roy Cooper.
- What’s your purpose? Find out in a dynamic presentation by New York Times best-selling author Sean Foy.
- Understand how you can put data to work for your practice from speaker Mikael Hagstroem of McKinsey & Company.
- Legal experts will share tips on how your practice can protect its data from cyber threats and how to maintain your online reputation in the age of Yelp.
- Enjoy numerous social and networking events... and much more!
Get the details and register!
Visit www.ncm3conference.com for all of the meeting details or download a registration brochure.
NCMS Photo Contest Submission Deadline Is This Friday
You only have a couple more days to submit your favorite picture to the 2016 NCMS Photo Contest! Send in one image to [email protected] by midnight, Friday, July 29; please provide a title and location of your photo, as well as in which category you would like to place your entry (North Carolina; Nature: Landscape; Nature: Wildlife; or Travel).
For full contest details, visit https://www2.ncmedsoc.org/pages/photo-contest or contact Kristen Shipherd.
Bowtie Briefing for July 8, 2016
Check out the final Bowtie Briefing of the year, which summarizes the legislative developments that most impacted the profession of medicine.
Helpful Links:
House Bill 728, Amend Various Licensing Board Laws/Fees
House Bill 287, Amend Insurance Laws
Senate Bill 838, Medicaid Transformation Modifications.