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,…
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…
In the News
By Sharing Painkillers, Friends and Family Members Can Fuel Opioid Epidemic, Kaiser Health News,…
Learning Opportunities
The North Carolina Practice Improvement Collaborative Conference will focus on Prevention…
NC Senate Budget Addresses Use of CSRS
The North Carolina Senate released its proposed budget late Tuesday and various Senate committees…
Governor Signs Medicaid Waiver Application; Sent to CMS on June 1 Deadline
At a press conference at the Executive Mansion Wednesday morning, Governor Pat McCrory marked the…
NCMS Partners with National Rural Accountable Care Consortium to Help Practices Transition to Value
Is your practice ready for the transition to value-driven health care? If not, the North Carolina…
Seeking Nominations for NCMS Leadership Positions
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is…
The Value of an NCMS Membership Made Clear Once Again
Fulcrum Strategies, a Raleigh firm that represents practices in managed care contract negotiations,…
New Accountable Care Toolkits Now Available
Two new specialty specific toolkits for those physicians interested in the accountable care…
MSSP Council Convenes In Raleigh
It was another full house when close to 45 members of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP)…
Learn About MACRA and the Quality Payment Programs
To help make sense of what implementation of the massive MACRA legislation might mean to you and…
WIC Update on Infant Formula Availability
The federally funded Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program strongly supports physicians’…
How Is Organized Medicine Helping to Combat the Opioid Epidemic?
Last October, the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)…
In the News
The Superbug That Doctors Have Been Dreading Just Reached the US, The Washington Post, 5-27-16 CVS…
Learning Opportunities
NC Medical Group Management Association and the North Carolina Medical Society are hosting Advocacy…
Board Meets With NCMS Leaders Past and Future
At its meeting last weekend in Cary, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of Directors…
New Rule on CME on Opioid Abuse Open for Comment
The North Carolina Medical Board has published its proposed rule to implement the General…
Don’t Push the Panic Button on MACRA – Get Educated Instead
The recently released proposed rule to implement the Medicare Access and CHIPS Reauthorization Act…