Bulletins Archives - North Carolina Medical Society

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…

NCMS Helps Dozens of Practices Improve Care and Increase Revenue

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Where Do We Stand With the SGR?

SGR-update

CQU Class of 2016 Announced

Seven teams from across the state have been named to participate in the 2015-16 Clinical Quality…

New Resources from the Toward Accountable Care Consortium

Toward Accountable Care

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…

Problem Solved: Are Category 2 CME Hours Required?

PROBLEM-SOLVED

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…

Register Now for the Ob/Gyn 2015 Annual Meeting, April 17-19

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Kudos to Two Leadership College Alumni

Two graduates of the North Carolina Medical Society Foundation’s Leadership College were recently…

Tax Scam Is Back; Be Prepared

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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.…

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…

Is Repeal of the SGR Finally Possible This Year?

SGR-update

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…

Cast Your Vote for NC Doctor of the Year

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NC ACO Collaborative Draws Crowd to Raleigh

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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…

NCMS Hosts Successful NC Medical Group Managers Advocacy Conference

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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…

Gain a Better Understanding of the MOST Form With These Online Courses

End of Life Resources

Problem Solved: CMV Certification

PROBLEM-SOLVED

Wanted: Nominations for NCMS & AMA Leadership Positions

The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations from physician members…

NC Ob/Gyn Society To Honor Dr. Harold C. Pollard, III

Dr. Pollard

"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…

NCMS President Meets with White House Staff

Robert Schaaf, MD, FACR

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…

Tanning Bed Legislation Introduced In Honor of Rep. Jim Fulghum

Rep. Jim Fulgham

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…

Sangvai Selected As Presidential Leadership Scholar

Dr. Devdutta Sangvai

ICD-10 Preparedness: Are You Ready?

NCTracks Survey The survey of NCTracks users on whether they are ready for ICD-10 implementation…

CQ’U’ Deadline Extended Until Friday — Apply Now!

The deadline to apply to participate in the Clinical Quality track (CQU) of the North Carolina…

Problem Solved — More Info on the Controlled Substances Reporting System

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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…

NCMS Reports From the Legislature

NCMS’ Medicaid Reform Guiding Principles Medicaid reform is our top priority this session, and…