The SGR Has Been Repealed. Now What?

With the long awaited and historic repeal of the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula two weeks…

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Applications Now Accepted for NCMS Leadership College 2016

Applications for Leadership College 2016 are now being accepted. The NCMS Foundation Leadership…

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Palmetto GBA Will Continue As North Carolina’s Medicare Administrator

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced as of April 1, 2015, Palmetto GBA…

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Dispelling ICD-10 Myths

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to dispel some of the myths…

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ICD-10 Help From NCTracks

NCTracks Medicaid claims system staff is gearing up for the transition to ICD-10, and offers this…

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BCBSNC ICD-10 Provider Readiness Survey

From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina This ICD-10 conversion readiness survey is being…

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What Does A Patient Safety Organization Offer?

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enacted the Patient Safety & Quality…

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In the News

Huge Medicare Appeals Backlog Draws Senate Scrutiny, ModernHealthCare, 4-28-15 How Is the…

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Learning Opportunities

Diagnostic Error…It Happens! The NCQC Patient Safety Organization invites you to their May 5…

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Congress Votes to Repeal SGR

Last night history was made when the US Senate repealed the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula…

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NCMS Leads Medicaid Reform Efforts

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has been leading the charge toward meaningful Medicaid…

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3 Percent Medicaid Retroactive Rate Reduction to Begin April 23

The NC Department of Health and Human Services issued a special Bulletin to Medicaid providers last…

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CMS Proposal Seeks to Streamline EHR Incentive Programs

On Friday, April 10, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new proposed…

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CMS Certifies NCTracks Paving Way for Higher Federal Payments to State

NCTracks, the claims payment system implemented by the North Carolina Department of Health and…

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NC Medical Care Advisory Committee Seeks Nominees

The Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC), which advises the Director of the NC Department of…

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Practice in Pennsylvania in the Last Six Years? You May Get a Refund Payment

If you practiced in Pennsylvania in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2014, you may be eligible for a…

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Tomorrow Is Health Care Decisions Day

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed tomorrow, Thursday, April 16, 2015 Health Care…

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Nominees Sought For Physician Community Service Award

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the E. Harvey Estes, Jr.,…

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Anderson Award Open for Nominations

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the John Huske Anderson…

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In the News

Prescription Drug Spending Jumps 13% To Record $374 billion in 2014, The Los Angeles Times,……

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Learning Opportunities

NCMS Legislative Update, TOMORROW, Thursday, April 16, noon- 1p.m. Join Jennifer Gasperini, NCMS…

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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…

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SGR Repeal Passes Senate

Tonight, on a bipartisan vote of 92 to 8, the Senate passed H.R. 2, the “Medicare Access and CHIP…

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Multiple Medicaid Reform Bills, Nursing Bills Gain Traction at the NC General Assembly

Four separate Medicaid reform bills have been filed at the General Assembly, three of which would…

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Dr. Gloria Graham Named NC Doctor of the Year

By popular demand, Dr. Gloria Graham was named NC Doctor of the Year on March 30 in honor of…

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CQU Class of 2016 Announced

Seven teams from across the state have been named to participate in the 2015-16 Clinical Quality…

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NC Doctors’ Day Tribute Cards Benefit the NCMS Foundation

Donors contributed hundreds of dollars to purchase tribute cards and e-cards to thank a special…

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Have You Considered Joining a Patient Safety Organization?

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enacted the Patient Safety & Quality…

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Need PQRS Reporting Help? This is Free!

You may have received a negative payment adjustment letter from the Centers for Medicare and…

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What Would You Like to Learn At The NCMS Annual Meeting?

Please take our quick survey to let us know what CME you would like at the 2015 NCMS Annual…

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Online Courses Help You Gain a Better Understanding of the MOST Form

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation in conjunction with the North Carolina…

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Kudos to Two Leadership College Alumni

Two graduates of the North Carolina Medical Society Foundation’s Leadership College were recently…

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In the News

HHS Takes Strong Steps To Address Opioid-Drug Related Overdose, Death and Dependence, HHS Press…

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Learning Opportunities

 Behavioral Health and Faith Summit, April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Greensboro College, 815 W.…

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