Physiatrists To Convene Symposium on Current Challenges
The North Carolina Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (NCSPMR) represents more than…
In the News
Overcoming Opioids: The Quest for Less Addictive Drugs, The Associated Press, 4-17-17 US Healthcare…
Study on Gender Bias and Female Physicians
Amber Stephenson, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Management in the Healthcare MBA program at…
Dr. Parsons Featured In TV Profile
Longtime North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) member James Parsons, MD, a Raleigh internist and…
Learning Opportunities
NCTracks is conducting Regional NC Tracks Seminars to help educate new providers, billing staff of…
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…
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 –…
NCMS Signs On to Letter Asking CMS to Reduce Regulatory Burdens, Penalties
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) along with other state medical and specialty societies…
In the News
Docs Left in Dark By CMS Over MACRA Compliance Requirements, Modern Healthcare, 3-16-17 HHS…
Learning Opportunities
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) presents a webinar on Medicare Accountable Care…
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…
NC Population Health Collaborative Grows Significantly
The NC Population Health Collaborative held its first meeting of 2017 with Accountable Care…
Practical Lessons in Quality Improvement Available To Your Practice for Free
Registration is now open for the Spring 2017 Quality Improvement Workshop focusing on prevention…
First Proposed CMS Rule of Trump Administration
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its first proposed rule…
Be Aware: New Closed Formulary for State Health Plan Patients
As previously reported in your North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Bulletin, the State Health…
In the News
4 Main Tenets of the GOP's ACA Replacement Plan, Becker's Hospital Review, 2-17-17 Americans'…
Update: Prior Authorization Reform Initiative
As reported in the last Bulletin the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is part of a coalition…
Prescribing Antibiotics Wisely
“The most important modifiable risk factor for antibiotic resistance is inappropriate prescribing…
The Many Faces of Leadership
The Kanof Institute for Physician Leadership (KIPL) offers a variety of tracks for health care…
In the News
HHS Nominee Dr. Tom Price's 2nd Confirmation Hearing: 5 Things to Know, Becker's Hospital Review,…
NCMS Weekly Legislative Update – January 20, 2017
Welcome to a new blog series to inform you about the legislative activities that the North Carolina…
Update: AMA’s Objectives On Capitol Hill
Congress is considering a budget resolution that includes reconciliation instructions intended to…
In the News
Electronic Health Records May Help Customize Medical Treatments, NPR, 1-9-17 UnitedHealth's Optum…
NCMS Statement on Gov. Cooper's Medicaid Expansion Announcement
The North Carolina Medical Society issued the following statement in response to Gov. Roy Cooper's…
Take the First Steps to Understanding What MACRA Means for You
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) stands ready to help you understand and navigate the move…