NCMS Statement on King v. Burwell Ruling
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) issued the following statement from NCMS CEO Robert W.…
Medicaid Reform Update
Now that both the North Carolina House and Senate have laid out their respective Medicaid reform…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sunshine Act Payment Data To Be Released June 30
Physicians' 2014 financial data under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, also known as the Open…
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…
Anderson Award Nominations Due July 1
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the John Huske Anderson…
Apply Today To Become a Better Leader
Applications for the NCMS Foundation Leadership College 2016 are now being accepted. The deadline…
In the News
"Death Panels" May Never Die, The Washington Post, 6-23-15 Your Pocket Guide To Obamacare…
Learning Opportunities
Move to Value Summit, the ultimate primer on value-based health care will be held at Biotech Place…
2015 NCMS Photo Contest Now Underway
2015 NCMS Photo Contest Now Open Deadline: July 31, 2015 Now in its seventh year, the NCMS Photo…
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…
ACO Final Rule Released
On June 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule detailing…
CMS Releases Physician Medicare Payment Data
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its second annual…
NCMS Works To Modernize Policy Development and Governance
In the months following the 2014 North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) House of Delegates (HOD),…
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…
AMA Calls for Two-Year ICD-10 Grace Period
While being prepared for the transition to ICD-10 is encouraged, the American Medical Association…
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,…
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…
Free Support if You Report PQRS through Your EHR
Alliant Quality, the Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for…
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…
Medical Mutual to Assume Policies from Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange
Medical Mutual Insurance Company (MMIC) announced today that it will acquire the rights, title,…
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,…
Anderson Award Open for Nominations
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the John Huske Anderson…
Nominations for NCMS Leadership Positions Open
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations from physician members…
High Point University Enrolls First PA Class
High Point University’s newest graduate school program, Physician Assistant Studies, enrolled its…
In the News
ICD-10: AMA Considers Grace Period To 'Save Docs,' MedPageToday, 6-7-15 Next Season's Flu Shot Is…
Learning Opportunities
June 12, 2015, for Go SIMple, an opportunity to learn about the hottest trends in simulation…
Another Step Toward RAC Reform in the US Senate
The Senate Finance Committee today passed the Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms…