Financial Guidance from Smith Anderson Amid Covid-19 Crisis

NCMS’ partner Smith Anderson held a call to review the various financial options available to you…

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Start the New Year with Some Good News

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Benefits recently…

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Suspected Overpayments from BCBSNC

Recently the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) learned that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North…

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Are You Eligible for a Quality Payment Program Hardship Exemption?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program (QPP) Hardship…

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NCMS Plan Practice Selected As One of Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers

At Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR), a North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)…

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NCMS Expresses Concern About UHC’s Plans to Eliminate Consultation Codes

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) along with other state and specialty medical societies…

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Help Your Patients Access Health Insurance

Patients should know that regardless of the debate in Washington, DC, the Affordable Care Act is…

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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…

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MSSP & Next Gen Council Members Share Best Practices

The NC MSSP & Next Gen Council held its second quarter meeting of 2017 on Thursday, May 25, at…

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Ambulatory Surgery Centers See Medicaid Recoupment

NCTracks has issued a notice to 34 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) throughout the state that a…

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Meet the Payers at the Multi-Payer Expo On Tuesday in Winston-Salem

Physicians, practice managers and staff will have access to representatives from many of the…

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Quick Action Limits Another Medicaid Rate Cut and Recoupment

Immediate action by the North Carolina Pediatric Society and the North Carolina Medical Society…

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Have You Received Your MIPS Participation Letter Yet?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is mailing letters letting you know if you…

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Trouble with Veterans Choice Program? Here’s Some Troubleshooting Advice

North Carolina Medical Society members have contacted us regarding issues they are having with the…

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First Proposed CMS Rule of Trump Administration

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its first proposed rule…

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Be Aware: New Closed Formulary for State Health Plan Patients

As previously reported in your North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Bulletin, the State Health…

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Update: Prior Authorization Reform Initiative

As reported in the last Bulletin the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is part of a coalition…

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NCMS Webinar: Employment Law Issues Facing Your Practice

Join the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and the North Carolina Medical Group Managers for a…

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Learn What’s Ahead Under the New Quality Payment Program

The pundits agree that while the fate of the Affordable Care Act is uncertain, the Medicare Access…

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Beware: DEA Will Only Remind You To Renew Once in 2017

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a notice that only one renewal notification…

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DEA Will Only Remind You Once in 2017

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a notice that only one renewal notification…

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North Carolina State Health Plan Moves to a Custom, Closed Formulary for 2017

The North Carolina State Health Plan is transitioning Pharmacy Benefit Managers from Express…

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Take the First Steps to Understanding What MACRA Means for You

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) stands ready to help you understand and navigate the move…

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HHS Warns Physicians of Email Scam

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently…

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Changes to BCBSNC Formulary Coverage Coming January 1, 2017

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is spreading the word about changes to their…

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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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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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Congratulations to Wilmington Health Access for Teens

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

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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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Community Practitioners Learn How to Manage What the Future Holds

Participants in the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation Community Practitioner Program…

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BCBSNC Extends Date for Mid-Level Provider Credentialing

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has extended the deadline for mid-level…

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Get the Latest on Employment Law Changes Facing Medical Practices

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

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Legislation Touts Meaningful Use Program Flexibility and Hardship Relief

The Electronic Health Record (EHR) Regulatory Relief Act (S. 3173), which recently was introduced…

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NCMS Plan Member Talks About Practice Wellness Initiatives

Jason Horay, NCMS Plan Health Promotion Coordinator, connected with the President of Allergy…

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Important Reminder about Billing Requirements for Certain Dual-Eligibles

In conversations with officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the AMA was…

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Helping Practices Make the Move to Value

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and its Foundation are committed to helping physicians…

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