Supreme Court’s Ruling Will Have Repercussions
The US Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 25 that the North Carolina Dental Board illegally suppressed…
CMS Extends Deadline for Meaningful Use and Some PQRS Measures
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is giving physicians an extra three weeks to…
What CME Sessions Do You Want at the 2015 NCMS Annual Meeting?
Take this brief survey and share your thoughts on what CME topics you would like to learn more…
ICD-10 Preparedness: Are You Ready?
NCTracks Survey The survey of NCTracks users on whether they are ready for ICD-10 implementation…
CQ’U’ Deadline Extended Until Friday — Apply Now!
The deadline to apply to participate in the Clinical Quality track (CQU) of the North Carolina…
If You're Near the NCMS On March 26, Consider Donating Blood
In March, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) community service team has invited the Rex…
UNC Needs You To Help Assess the NC Medicaid Lock-In Program
The University of North Carolina’s Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) is conducting an…
Total Merchant Services Offer NCMS Members Special Benefits
Total Merchant Services (TMS) has been the NCMS’ preferred payment system provider for the last six…
In the News
Injured Workers Suffer As 'Reforms' Limit Workers' Compensation Benefits, NPR, 3-4-15 US Faces…
Learning Opportunities
NCMS Plan Free Wellness Webinar: Using the Six Principles of Influence to Optimize Employee Health…
PAI Advocates Reform of Medicare RAC Program
The Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) recently sent comments to the chair of the Health…
Is This Finally the Year To Repeal the SGR?
Once again it’s time to attempt to push Congress to repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR)…
Get Up to Speed on the Open Payments Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing opportunities for physicians to…
ICD-10 Updates & Resources
GAO Reports CMS Is Prepared for ICD-10 The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a…
It's Official: The NCMS Is the Oldest Professional Society in NC
You may have read or heard other professional associations claim they are the oldest in the state,…
NCMS Service Project for March — Donate Blood
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) staff regularly participates in various community service…
In the News
The Black Market for Stolen Health Care Data, NPR, 2-13-15 Experts Warn 2015 Could Be the Year of…
Learning Opportunities
NCTracks Training for February include: Tuesday, Feb. 24 - 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Prior…
CMS Considers EHR Incentive Program Changes for 2015
From CMS Reports: Responding to input from health care providers and other stakeholders, the…
Leadership College Class of 2015 Underway
The 15 members of the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation Leadership College Class of…
Have An Opinion on Virtual Credit Card Payments? Take This Short Survey
Over the last couple years, the issue of virtual card payments continues to come up due to the…
CCME Elects New Chairman
The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) Board of Directors elected John B. Smith, MD, as…
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…
Prevention Partners Issues On-Line Report Card On NC's Health
A new, comprehensive look at North Carolina’s health as measured by tobacco use, nutrition,…
February 15 Deadline Looms for Insurance Marketplace Enrollment
The deadline to sign up for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s Insurance…
Pulse Check — Have You Seen Your QRUR?
Please take this quick two-question survey to help us tailor our communications and educational…
Flu Virus Continues to Spread
Flu season in North Carolina has resulted in 90 reported deaths by early January, and more are…
NC Health Department Alert on Simulated Saline
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and…
In the News
Sure You Can Track Your Health Data, But Can Your Doctor Use It?, NPR, 1-19-15 When the Fever…
Watch Your Email for Member Survey on Governance As HOD Recommendation Work Continues
At the 2014 North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) House of Delegates, proposed amendments to the…
North Carolina Home to Seven New Medicare ACOs in 2015
Just before the new year dawned, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced…
Applications for CQ ‘U’ Now Being Accepted
As a North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) member you are eligible to participate in the Clinical…
Will The SGR Be Repealed in 2015? Stay Tuned…
Last year, the 113th Congress came closer than any previous Congress to repealing the Sustainable…
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…
We Know the Troubles You’ve Seen
In June 2013, NCMS already knew the transition from HP’s legacy Medicaid claims system to CSC’s…
ICD-10 News You Can Use
Volunteer for ICD-10 End-to-End Testing in April -- Forms Due Jan. 9 During the week of April 26…
NCMS CEO Part of Business NC Economic Forecast Roundtable
In advance of the New Year, North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) CEO Robert W. Seligson,…