Another NCMS Plan Benefit – Healthy Employees

On Tuesday, June 7, from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm the NCMS Plan will present a webinar on the Eat Smart,…

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In the News

For Loved Ones of Critically Ill Patients, Hope Often Trumps Understanding of Physician's…

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Learning Opportunities

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will host a webcast on 2015 Mid-Year QRURs Webcast,…

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CMS Releases Two Landmark Directives on Medicaid and Medicare

Last week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final rule on Medicaid…

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NC Legislative Session Now Underway — What to Watch

North Carolina’s state senators and representatives returned to Raleigh on Monday April 25, to…

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Update on BCBSNC Payment Problems

Physicians throughout the state continue to encounter significant difficulties in their…

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BCBS Offers Rewards for Practices Committed to Quality

Last month Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) began offering a Patient-Centered…

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Registration Open for Physician Leadership Fall Programs

The North Carolina Medical Society Foundation and the Kanof Institute for Physicians Leadership…

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Historic Merging of Medicine and Management This Fall

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and the North Carolina Medical Group Management…

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Learning Opportunities

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is holding a listening session on the MACRA…

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Legislative Round-Up: Short Session Begins Monday

As the General Assembly prepares to reconvene in Raleigh on Monday, April 25 for its short session,…

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Medical Board Launches New Program To Monitor Opioid Prescribing

From the North Carolina Medical Board The North Carolina Medical Board is launching a new effort to…

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Opportunity for Rural Practices to Prepare for the Future

On Wednesday, May 11, small, rural, ‘safety net’ practices have the opportunity to attend a…

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Wellness Wins – Learn How to Get and Stay Healthy at the M3 Conference

Join fellow physicians and medical group managers at the Merging Medicine and Management (M3)…

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CMS Launches New Initiative For Primary Care

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the launch of a new program…

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Mapping Tool Reveals Disparities in Health Care

A new interactive tool from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allows users to…

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Survey Shows Physicians Drive Significant Revenue for Hospitals

A recently released national survey by Merritt Hawkins, a national physician search firm, suggests…

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In the News

Provider Groups Tell House Panel How They'll Implement MACRA, Morning Consult, 4-19-16 Veterans…

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Learning Opportunities

NCTracks training opportunities for April include: Friday, April 22 - 9:30 a.m. to noon - Prior…

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DHHS Is Listening: Tell Them Your Thoughts on the Medicaid Reform Waiver

The NC Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) ‘Listening Sessions’ to gather feedback on…

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Commissioner Goodwin: Report BCBSNC problems to DOI

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin is specifically asking physician practices to…

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NCMS Weighs in on Proposed ACO Rules

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) recently submitted feedback to the Centers for Medicare…

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Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Initiative Underway In Certain NC Markets

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began its Comprehensive Care for Joint…

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Now Is The Time to Review/Dispute Open Payments Information

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the beginning of the 45 day…

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Catawba Valley CME Program Awarded Accreditation with Commendation

The North Carolina Medical Society’s (NCMS) Medical Education Committee, chaired by longtime NCMS…

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Survey on Perinatal Mental Health In North Carolina

A team at North Carolina State University is assessing perinatal mental health resources in North…

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In the News

Oklahoma Medical Association Urges Physicians To Consider Dropping Medicaid Patients Due to 25…

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Learning Opportunities

North Carolina Medical Society Foundation, in cooperation with the North Carolina Medical Group…

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NCMS Talking Points on Draft Medicaid Reform Waiver

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has formulated talking points (PDF) to help you as you…

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NCMS Board Hears Another Perspective On CON

At its meeting last weekend in Wilmington, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of…

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NCMS Board De-Briefed on Important Health Care Issues of the Day

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of Directors had a full agenda when they met in…

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Progress On RAC Audit Reform

North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) CEO Robert W. Seligson met last week with Nicholas Uehlecke,…

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