Legislative News Archives - Page 11 of 13 - North Carolina Medical Society

On Monday, March 6, US House Republicans released their long-awaited American Health Care Act…

Bowtie Briefing for March 10, 2017

Both federal and state legislative developments are highlighted in this week's Bowtie Briefing. Get…

Legislative Update: Now You Have the Tools to Be Informed and Take Action Quickly!

The General Assembly is beginning to hit its stride with more bills being filed that might affect…

NCMS Meets with Key US Congressional Leaders on ACA and Other Issues in DC

Last week was an extraordinarily busy week for health care advocates in Washington, D.C. North…

Occupational Licensing Board Oversight

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…

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…

Physical Therapists/Spine Manipulation without Physicians

STOP Act to Curb Opioid Abuse Epidemic Unveiled at Press Conference

North Carolina Senators, Representatives, law enforcement officials, physicians and the NC Attorney…

A Woman's Right to Know Bill

House GOP Plan on ACA Draws Controversy

Bowtie Briefing for February 24, 2017 – Legislative Update

Helpful Links: Action Alert - House Bill 36 - Enact Enhanced Access to Eye Care Act Action Alert -…

First Proposed CMS Rule of Trump Administration

Optometrists Propose House Bill to Perform Surgical Procedures

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…

Medical Marijuana Bill

Right to Life Legislation

Rights for Mental Health Workers

NCMS' Joint Letter to NC Congressional Delegation

Nurses Seek Legislation to Expand Their Scope of Practice

NCMS Closely Tracks — and Acts — on Proposals Affecting Your Practice

Your North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Government Affairs staff continues to closely watch the…

Student Athlete Safety

HB 116 – Student Safety in Athletics Primary Sponsors: Rep. Harry Warren (R - Rowan), Rep. Greg…

Study To Advise How To Pay for Retirees' Health Benefits

HB 24 - Study of Future Funding for Retiree Health Fund Primary Sponsors: Rep. Pat Hurley (R –…

NCMS Legislative Update, Feb. 13, 2017: House Bill 36 – Amending the Scope of Practice of Optometry…

Welcome to the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Legislative Blog update. We are continuing to…

Bowtie Briefing for February 10, 2017 – NC Medicaid News and House Bill 36 Update

Helpful links: NC Medicaid Drops Provider Rate Cut NC General Assembly: House Bill 36 Sign…

HB 36 First Scope of Practice Bill for 2017 Legislative Session

House Bill 36, Enact Enhanced Access to Eye Care Act, is the first scope of practice bill, among…

NCMS In Touch with Congressional Leaders on Health Reform

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) was in Washington, DC, yesterday speaking with…

NCMS Weekly Legislative Update: Feb. 7, 2017

Welcome to the North Carolina Medical Society Legislative Blog update. The first bill that could…

Bowtie Briefing for February 3, 2017: Weekly Legislative Update

Helpful links: NC House Bill 36 NC Doctor of the Year Award

NCMS Weekly Legislative Update: Jan. 27, 2017

The 2017 long session of the North Carolina General Assembly has started! This past Wednesday at…

Bowtie Briefing for January 27, 2017 – Legislative Update

Chip Baggett, JD, provides a quick update on this week's legislative developments, including a new…

Get Ready: Legislative Long Session Begins In Earnest Today

As lawmakers return to Raleigh today to get down to the business of introducing bills and writing a…

NCMS Weekly Legislative Update – January 20, 2017

Welcome to a new blog series to inform you about the legislative activities that the North Carolina…

NCMS Weekly Legislative Wrap-Up for January 20, 2017

Welcome to a new blog series to inform you about the legislative activities that the North Carolina…

Bowtie Briefing for January 20, 2017

Chip reviews three items in this week's video update. For more legislative developments and…

Bowtie Briefing for January 13, 2017: Developments on ACA, NC Elections, and Medicaid Reform

Related Links: https://www.ncmedsoc.org/carolina-complete-health/…

Legislative Long Session Begins Today; Cooper Moves to Expand Medicaid

The General Assembly convenes in Raleigh today to officially begin its long session. This promises…

Update: AMA’s Objectives On Capitol Hill

Congress is considering a budget resolution that includes reconciliation instructions intended to…

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…

Bowtie Briefing: The Blooper Reel

Here's what you didn't see this year during Chip Baggett's weekly legislative updates:

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…

Bowtie Briefing for December 2, 2016: Legislative Update

Chip Baggett, JD, sums up the week's legislative events, including a meeting of the Joint…

AMA Endorses Price as HHS Secretary and Outlines Post-Election Advocacy Agenda

The American Medical Association (AMA) issued a statement this week from the chair of its Board of…