Bowtie Briefing for June 30: Session Adjourned
Chip Baggett, NCMS Senior VP for Advocacy and Advancement, provides the final Bowtie Briefing for…
Legislature Adjourns
The North Carolina legislature adjourned it's long session around 2:00 a.m. this morning. However,…
Senate Delays Vote on Health Care Bill; Read the NCMS Position on BCRA
The Senate has decided to postpone its vote on the proposed Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA),…
Gov. Cooper Urges Use of Common Sense Strategies at Local and National Events Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
National Level: Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis At the first…
NCMS Board Nominations Close Monday, July 3
Nominate your colleagues for a leadership position on the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)…
What You Need To Know about the New Medicare Cards Coming in April
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 requires the removal of Social…
CMS Offers More Flexibility In Meeting MACRA Requirements
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced last week it would offer more…
Registration Now Open for Several Specialty Society Meetings
NC Dermatology Association 2017 Summer Meeting July 7-9 | The Omni Homestead Resort | Hot Springs,…
Veteran Health Care Pilot Program
HB 894 – Veteran Health Care/Pilot Program Primary Sponsors: Rep. John Szoka (R – Cumberland), Rep.…
Plan your summer travels with Exclusive NCMS Travel Discounts
Did you know as a North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) member you have exclusive access to travel…
In the News
Majority of State Lack Laws To Protect Patients From Balance Billing, Becker's Hospital Review,…
Learning Opportunities
Meet payer representatives at the Multi-Payer Provider Expo in Asheville on July 18, from 8 a.m. to…
Bowtie Briefing: Surprise NCGA Health Care Bills and Reaction to US Senate 'Better Care' Reveal
It's been a week of transformation at the NCGA, as two health care bills that started out with one…
MEDTalks — Angela Meredith, PA-C on Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking
Angela Meredith, MS, PA-C, presents her 2016 Leadership College project on the topic of…
MEDTalks: Predrag Gligorovic, MD on Generational Change Among Providers
2016 Leadership College Scholar Predrag Gligorovic, MD presents his project on Generational Change…
Bowtie Briefing for June 16, 2017: Breaking Developments
Chip Baggett highlights two bills that moved this week, including a proposed Senate Committee…
Proposal Would Make Major Changes to Medicaid Reform Provisions
The North Carolina Senate Health Committee on Thursday morning passed and referred to the Senate…
Submit Online Nominations for NCMS Board Positions
To make it easier for you to nominate your colleagues for North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)…
Legislative Update: Budget May Be Ready Soon
Legislative Update: Budget May Be Ready Soon Legislative leaders are optimistic that the budget…
New! Online Nominations for NCMS Board positions
To make it easier for you to nominate your colleagues for North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)…
New Resources Focused on Opioid Abuse Epidemic
The AMA recently launched a new microsite devoted to reversing the nation’s opioid abuse epidemic.…
A Cautionary Tale: Know the Process for Medicare Quality of Care Complaints
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Solution Center recently received a call from a member…
Gain a Broader Perspective on the Practice of Medicine
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation offers three tracks of professional…
Did You Watch the NCMS Bowtie Briefing This Week?
For those who want the inside story directly from the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Senior…
In the News
Key Insurer Centene Plans to Expand Health Exchange Presence, ABC News, 6-13-17 500,000 Providers…
Learning Opportunities
TODAY! United Healthcare will hold a ‘listening session’ for Medicaid providers on Wednesday, June…
Bowtie Briefing for June 9, 2017: All About the Budget (and a Special Session)
This week was all about the budget at the General Assembly. Chip Baggett sums up the developments…
Bowtie Briefing for June 2, 2017: House Budget Passes; NCMS Board Strategizes
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