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…

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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…

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Bowtie Briefing for March 24, 2017

Chip Baggett sums up a busy week at the legislature and shares his thanks on physician, PA and…

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NCMS Board of Directors Considers STOP Act

At their regular bi-monthly meeting held Saturday, March 18 in Greenville, the North Carolina…

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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 –…

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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…

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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…

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Bowtie Briefing for March 10, 2017

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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STOP Act to Curb Opioid Abuse Epidemic Unveiled at Press Conference

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

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Bowtie Briefing for February 24, 2017 – Legislative Update

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

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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…

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