October 2016 - North Carolina Medical Society

Bowtie Briefing for October 21, 2016

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Appeals Court Rules for Docs in NCTracks Litigation

Feds Issue Landmark New Physician Reimbursement Final Rule

CMS Seeks to Improve Clinician Engagement Under New Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new initiative to…

PTN Workshop Helps Practices Understand and Make the Transition to Value

How to Give — or Get — Help For Those Affected By Hurricane Matthew

Gradually the flood waters of Hurricane Matthew are receding, but many are still affected by the…

Resources to Help You ‘Choose Wisely’ for Your Patients

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) continues to spread the word about Choosing Wisely as…

Congratulations to Wilmington Health Access for Teens

Wilmington Health Access for Teens, a comprehensive primary medical care, mental health, nutrition…

CDC Advisory Issued on Devices Used During Cardiac Bypass Procedures

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory regarding…

Wanted: Tomorrow’s Health Policy and Health Care Leaders

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking exceptional midcareer health professionals and…

New Class of Health Care Leadership and Management Scholars Begin Program

The new Health Care Leadership and Management (HCLM) class of the North Carolina Medical Society’s…

Honor Roll of Donors — Supporting Physician Wellness

Thank you to the following donors to our North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Physician Wellness…

Help Save Lives with Hands Only CPR Training

Discover Your ‘Why’

Sean Foy, an internationally renowned authority on fitness, weight management and healthy living…

Pieces of the Whole: A Wellness Series – Part 4

Dr. Angus McBryde Remembered

In the News

MACRA Rule Deals Blow to Medicaid Medical Homes, Modern Healthcare, 10-17-16 Are Medical Mistakes…

Learning Opportunities

NCTracks will offer a Provider Re-Credentialing/Re-Verification Refresher WebEx course on Thursday,…

2016 Photo Contest Finalists

Karl Chiang, MD Winner - Overall/Viewer's Choice "Pier into the Night"

Bowtie Briefing for October 7, 2016

NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Chip Baggett, JD, assigns viewers some homework before the…

NC Health Information Exchange is Now NC HealthConnex

Medicaid Referral Process Streamlined

The NC Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) recently updated its CCNC/CA referral authorization…

Karen Smith, MD, Named 2017 National Family Physician of the Year

Happy Physician Assistant Week! We Appreciate All You Do For Your Patients!

Don’t Miss FREE October Practice Transformation Workshops

Are You Living Your "Why"? Find Out in This Upcoming Webinar Featuring Sean Foy

Living Your WHY: How to realize your cause, calling or mission and how to experience the life…

NCMS Fielding Questions On New Nondiscrimination in Health Programs Rule

Last May, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule implementing…

‘Pick Your Pace’ of Adoption of the Quality Payment Program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering physicians four options for how…

Carolinas Healthcare Receives Hospital Improvement and Innovation Network Contract

CMS Offers Resource To Help Medicare Beneficiaries Protect Their Privacy

Health care fraud drives up costs for everyone in the health care system. To help your Medicare…

Longtime NCMS Member Dr. Meymandi Honored

NCMS Founder Inducted Into Raleigh Hall of Fame

NCMS Participates in Triangle Healthcare Executive Transformative Care Summit

In the News

Commentary: Healthcare Transformation Requires Doc Leaders With Business Skills, Modern Healthcare,…

Learning Opportunities

The Governor's Institute and NC Division of Public Health will be presenting The Opioid Epidemic:…

Month: October 2016