Bowtie Briefing for November 4, 2016

NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Chip Baggett, briefs you on three items this week,…

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Small Business Emergency Loan Program Activated for Hurricane Victims

A group of small business support organizations recently activated the North Carolina Small…

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New Medicaid Referral Process Effective As of Yesterday, Nov. 1

As noted in an earlier North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Bulletin article, the NC Division of…

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Please Take the NC Medical Board Survey by Monday

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is helping to disseminate an anonymous survey being…

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NC Consortium for Physician Resilience and Retention Gains Momentum

Physicians as well as representatives of the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS), the NC Medical…

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US Surgeon General Again Urges You to ‘Take the Pledge’

The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. sent a personal letter in August to more…

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NCMS Membership Renewal Time — Group Bills Have Been Sent

Medical practices that receive group billing for their physicians and physician assistants who are…

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Student Summit Back By Popular Demand

Planning for the 2017 Student Summit is underway with date and location yet to be determined. The…

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Mark Your Calendars to Meet the NCMS Board of Directors

Plan now to meet with the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of Directors when they are in…

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In the News

How Much You'll Really Pay for Obamacare?, CNN Money, 10-2016 Study: 'Ubiquitous' Nature of…

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Learning Opportunities

Tour the TED or “Telehealth Education Delivered” truck, which will be on display at The Frontier,…

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Bowtie Briefing for October 21, 2016

Related items: https://www.ncmedsoc.org/appeals-court-rules-for-docs-in-nctracks-litigation/…

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CMS Seeks to Improve Clinician Engagement Under New Rule

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

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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…

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Resources to Help You ‘Choose Wisely’ for Your Patients

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

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Congratulations to Wilmington Health Access for Teens

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

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CDC Advisory Issued on Devices Used During Cardiac Bypass Procedures

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

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Wanted: Tomorrow’s Health Policy and Health Care Leaders

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

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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…

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Honor Roll of Donors — Supporting Physician Wellness

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

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Discover Your ‘Why’

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

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In the News

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

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Learning Opportunities

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

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2016 Photo Contest Finalists

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

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Bowtie Briefing for October 7, 2016

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

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Medicaid Referral Process Streamlined

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

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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In the News

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

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Learning Opportunities

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

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