NCMS Formally Comments on Implementation of MACRA
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) formally submitted comments yesterday, Nov. 17, in…
NCMS Begins Implementation of New Governance System
The newly updated North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) constitution and bylaws, reflecting the…
Medicaid Physician Drug Program Reimbursement — Is It An Issue for Your Practice?
Due to a rate freeze in Medicaid’s Physician Drug Program that occurred in 2010, a growing number…
Medicaid Re-Credentialing Efforts Resume on Large Scale
Re-credentialing necessary for continued participation in Medicaid/CHIP Thousands of Medicaid…
Monday is Deadline to Submit PQRS Review Request
Monday, Nov. 23, is the deadline for eligible providers, comprehensive primary care practice sites…
NCMS Foundation's Rural ACO Initiative Pioneering New Territory
The ambitious initiative that recently received a nearly $500,000 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds…
Take Action To Reduce Opioid Abuse
Attention is being focused at both the national and state level on the epidemic of opioid abuse. At…
Update: Health Insurance Mergers
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) along with our national partners, The Physicians…
How to Improve EHRs and the 'Summary of Care' Documentation
As part of its efforts to improve EHRs and interoperability of EHRs, the American Medical…
Duke Connected Care: A Learning Opportunity While Serving the Community
This article is the latest in an ongoing series featuring Accountable Care Organizations throughout…
Leadership Development News
Rapidly Expanding Leadership Opportunities for NCMS Members The North Carolina Medical Society…
Don’t Miss the NCMS Bulletin — Renew your NCMS Membership Today
As 2015 is coming to a close in just a few weeks, be sure to renew your North Carolina Medical…
"Med School of the Future" Grant Goes to UNC
The American Medical Association (AMA) awarded the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School…
Did You Practice in Pennsylvania Between 2009 and 2014?
If you practiced in Pennsylvania between 2009 and 2014, you may want to know about a settlement of…
In the News
WHO, CDC Speak Out At Start of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, Physicians First Watch, 11-16-15…
Learning Opportunities
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will address how the 2016 Medicare Physician…
Medicaid Reform Work Begins in Earnest
Following three years of discussion, the North Carolina General Assembly took the initial steps…
NCMSF Receives Grant to Improve Access to Health Care for Those in Rural North Carolina
The North Carolina Medical Society Foundation (NCMSF) is pleased to announce the Kate B. Reynolds…
A New and Improved NC HIE Is in the Works
The NC General Assembly passed legislation this year to implement a proper-functioning Health…
New NCMS Governance System Makes Board Accountable to YOU
The newly updated North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) constitution and bylaws, reflecting the…
CMS Releases Interactive Tool to Map Opioid Prescription Claims
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interactive online mapping tool,…
Enrollment is Open – Helping Patients Get Insurance on the Health Care Exchange
Open enrollment for individual insurance policies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began Sunday,…
CMS Extends Deadline for Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Informal Review Process
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the 2014 Informal Review period…
CMS Finalizes 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
On October 30, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule…
All Still Quiet on the ICD-10 Front
It has been just over a month since the transition to ICD-10 and so far there have been no major…
NCMSF Community Practitioner Program Participants Focus on Quality and Value-Based Care
Participants in the North Carolina Medical Society Foundation’s (NCMSF) Community Practitioner…
New NC DMA Website Launches
A new North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) website launched on Oct. 27, organized…
Reminder of NCTracks Re-credentialing Process
Please note the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) successfully advocated on your behalf to…
In the News
Blog: AMA and Other Physician Groups Urge Congress to Fix Meaningful Use Rules, Modern HealthCare,…
Learning Opportunities
EHR 2.0 is sponsoring a webinar on Final Rule on 2015 Meaningful Use Attestation Requirements, Nov.…