Update on House Budget Provisions Affecting Physicians
The North Carolina House adopted its update to the Governor’s budget proposal last week. We expect…
Save the Date: NCMS Annual Meeting Oct. 23-24
Fall foliage and cool breezes may seem far away, but October will be here before you know it. Be…
In the News
Government Backs Down On Some Requirements For Digital Medical Records, USA Today, 5-25-15…
NCMS Update: May 20, 2015
Acronym du jour: This is an easy one -- or at least it should be if you've been paying attention.…
Nominees Sought For Physician Community Service Award
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the E. Harvey Estes, Jr.,…
Anderson Award Open for Nominations
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the John Huske Anderson…
In the News
Prescription Drug Spending Jumps 13% To Record $374 billion in 2014, The Los Angeles Times,……
Thank your legislators for the repeal of the SGR
Please reach out to thank the Senators and Representatives who voted in favor of HB2 and repeal of…
SGR Update
The US Senate did not follow the House of Representatives and pass HB 2 last night leaving the…
NCMS Responds To Proposed ACO Program Changes
The North Carolina Medical Society’s (NCMS) ACO Task Force finalized their comments on proposed…
In the News
Obama's 2016 Budget Cuts Medicare But Eliminates Sequestration, ModernHealthCare, 2-2-15 Culturally…
Learning Opportunities
Electronic Health Record Certification, Feb. 9-May31. Offered online through Richmond Community…
Want to learn more about improving quality in your practice?
Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set new timelines and goals to move…
Learning Opportunities
"A Gift to Your Family: Advance Health Care Planning" presented by the NC Bar Association Health…
Participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program? Prepare for Attestation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds you that if you are an eligible…
Flu Treatment and Prevention Key As Cases Reach Epidemic Proportions
With nine flu-related deaths last week alone and an increasing number of cases presenting in…
In the News
Success of Kentucky's Health Plan Comes With New Obstacles, The New York Times, 12-29-14 Parade of…
Learning Opportunities
CCNC Project Lazarus Training, A Guide to Rational Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain will assist…