NCMS Statement on King v. Burwell Ruling

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) issued the following statement from NCMS CEO Robert W.…

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Medicaid Reform Update

Now that both the North Carolina House and Senate have laid out their respective Medicaid reform…

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NCMS To Help Reduce Overuse of Certain Tests and Treatments

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is among the groups working with the North Carolina…

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NCMS Joins In Calling for Grace Period for ICD-10 Compliance

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has signed on to a letter along with other state medical…

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In 98 Days ICD-10 Will Be a Reality – Get Ready!

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) encourages you to get ready to make the transition to…

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Apply for Meaningful Use Hardship Exemptions by June 30

Physicians can apply for a meaningful use hardship exemption by midnight next Tuesday, June 30 to…

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Sunshine Act Payment Data To Be Released June 30

Physicians' 2014 financial data under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, also known as the Open…

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Give Us Your Best Shot: 2015 NCMS Photo Contest Now Underway

2015 NCMS Photo Contest Now Open Deadline: July 31, 2015 Now in its seventh year, the NCMS Photo…

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Anderson Award Nominations Due July 1

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

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Apply Today To Become a Better Leader

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

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In the News

"Death Panels" May Never Die, The Washington Post, 6-23-15 Your Pocket Guide To Obamacare…

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Learning Opportunities

Move to Value Summit, the ultimate primer on value-based health care will be held at Biotech Place…

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2015 NCMS Photo Contest Now Underway

2015 NCMS Photo Contest Now Open Deadline: July 31, 2015 Now in its seventh year, the NCMS Photo…

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NC House Health Committee To Vote on Medicaid Reform Bill

Today the North Carolina House Committee on Health will likely vote on HB 372, 2015 Medicaid…

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ACO Final Rule Released

On June 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule detailing…

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CMS Releases Physician Medicare Payment Data

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its second annual…

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NCMS Works To Modernize Policy Development and Governance

In the months following the 2014 North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) House of Delegates (HOD),…

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ICD-10 – It's Going To Happen This Time So Get Ready

All indicators are there will NOT be further delays in implementation of ICD-10 coding set to take…

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AMA Calls for Two-Year ICD-10 Grace Period

While being prepared for the transition to ICD-10 is encouraged, the American Medical Association…

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Potential Benefits In the SGR Repeal Law — MACRA

When the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) was signed into law in April,…

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Reminder: Register for PQRS Group Practice Reporting Option by June 30 Deadline

Groups have until June 30 to register to participate in the 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System…

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Free Support if You Report PQRS through Your EHR

Alliant Quality, the Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for…

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Register Now for Multi-Payer Expo in Hickory on June 25

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), UnitedHealthcare, MedCost and Humana are…

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Medical Mutual to Assume Policies from Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange

Medical Mutual Insurance Company (MMIC) announced today that it will acquire the rights, title,…

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Reach Your Leadership Potential — Apply to the Leadership College

Applications for Leadership College 2016 are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 15,…

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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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Nominations for NCMS Leadership Positions Open

The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations from physician members…

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High Point University Enrolls First PA Class

High Point University’s newest graduate school program, Physician Assistant Studies, enrolled its…

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In the News

ICD-10: AMA Considers Grace Period To 'Save Docs,' MedPageToday, 6-7-15 Next Season's Flu Shot Is…

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Learning Opportunities

June 12, 2015, for Go SIMple, an opportunity to learn about the hottest trends in simulation…

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Another Step Toward RAC Reform in the US Senate

The Senate Finance Committee today passed the Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms…

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