Chip Baggett's Bowtie Briefing for September 25, 2015
As Chip relates, "the end is near" for the legislative session. Watch the video for this week's…
What the State's New Budget Means to Health Care in North Carolina
On September 18, Governor McCrory signed the state’s $21.7 billion budget bill, HB 97, into law.…
What the State's Compromise Medicaid Reform Bill May Mean to Your Practice
On September 17, the legislature released their compromise version of Medicaid reform legislation.…
Find Out Now If Your Practice Will Be Penalized in 2016
Have you looked at your Quality and Resource Use Report (QRUR)? If not, now is the time to do so.…
CDC Issues New Draft Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new draft guidelines for opioid…
It's Here — ICD-10 Starts Next Week
After many delays and countless admonitions to doctors and practice administrators to prepare, the…
Alliant Offers Mental Health Screening Help for Primary Care Practices
Alliant Quality, the Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for…
2016 Leadership College Class Named
Congratulations to the 15 physicians, physician assistants and students who will be participating…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The North Carolina Drug Card offers discounted prices on many of the drugs used to treat breast…
NCMS Photo Contest Finalists Named
This was the most competitve year yet in the NCMS Photo Contest with a record number of…
Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Sept. 26
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) nationwide drug take back day will be held this Saturday,…
Get a Head Start and Renew Your NCMS Membership Now
Believe it or not, the New Year will be here before you know it. Why not get a head start on those…
First Medical Solutions Joins the NCMS Marketplace
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is pleased to announce First Medical Solutions is a…
In the News
Under Pressure Hospitals Push Physicians to Improve Their Bedside Manners, Kaiser Health News,…
Learning Opportunities
A video recording of the "PQRS/Value-Based Provider Modifier: What Medicare Professionals Need to…
Legislature Unveils Compromise Medicaid Reform Bill
On September 17, the legislature released their compromise version of Medicaid reform legislation.…
Governor McCrory Signs State Budget Into Law
On September 18, the Governor signed the state’s $21.7 billion budget bill, HB 97, into law. Many…
Bowtie Briefing for September 18, 2015: Budget passes and Medicaid reform bill moves forward
Late last night, the General Assembly passed the budget, and NCMS Legislative Director Chip Baggett…
New Hanover-Pender CMS Hosts Meeting to Discuss Proposed NCMS Bylaws Changes
On September 9, 2015, the New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society (NHPCMS) held their membership…
Bowtie Briefing for September 11, 2015
NCMS Legislative Relations Director Chip Baggett shares his thoughts on this 14th anniversary of…
We Want Your Input on the NCMS By-Laws Changes
Thank you to all who have posted comments on the proposed by-laws changes unveiled several weeks…
NCMS to Host CMS ICD-10 Training
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) will host a free ICD-10 training at the NCMS Center for…
AMA Study: Health Insurance Mergers Would Diminish Competition in Many States
From AMA reports The combined impact of proposed mergers among four of the nation’s largest health…
Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement Evolves To Enhance Effectiveness
From AMA Reports The American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced the Physician Consortium…
NC Health Department Issues Guidance on Avian Flu
While no cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been detected in domestic or wild…
It's Viewers' Choice! Vote for Your Favorite Photo from This Year's Contest
The thirteen finalists have been named in this year's photo contest and now it's time for you to…
In the News
DHHS Gets $4.7M, 5-Year Federal Grant To Combat Overdoses, Winston-Salem Journal, 9-8-15 Innovation…
Learning Opportunities
Registration is now open for two additional NCTracks instructor-led ICD-10 training courses for…
Chip Baggett's Bowtie Briefing for September 4, 2015
Chip shares his assessment of this legislative session and his thoughts on what he feels are the…