VIDEO: Dr. Mandy Cohen's Testimony Before the NC Senate Health Committee
Watch as the NC Senate Health Committee on Wednesday, March 29, questions Mandy Cohen, MD, about…
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…
Bowtie Briefing for March 24, 2017
Chip Baggett sums up a busy week at the legislature and shares his thanks on physician, PA and…
NCMS Board of Directors Considers STOP Act
At their regular bi-monthly meeting held Saturday, March 18 in Greenville, the North Carolina…
Scope of Practice Update: Optometrist and APRN Bills Discussed; NC Ob-Gyns Adopt New Policy
It has been a busy few weeks on scope of practice issues. In brief, here is the latest: HB36 –…
Repeal Of and What Will Replace ACA Still Uncertain
As of press time, the fate of the US House GOP’s American Health Care Act (AHCA) that seeks to…
What’s In the GOP’s American Health Care Act?
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…
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…
STOP Act to Curb Opioid Abuse Epidemic Unveiled at Press Conference
North Carolina Senators, Representatives, law enforcement officials, physicians and the NC Attorney…
Bowtie Briefing for February 24, 2017 – Legislative Update
Helpful Links: Action Alert - House Bill 36 - Enact Enhanced Access to Eye Care Act 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…