Happy (Re)New Year!
Have you renewed your membership for 2017? If yes, thank you! If you're not sure about your…
NCMS Holiday Hours
We will be closed from December 26, 2016 - January 2, 2017 and will return on Tuesday, January 3.…
DEA Will Only Remind You Once in 2017
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a notice that only one renewal notification…
Bowtie Briefing: The Blooper Reel
Here's what you didn't see this year during Chip Baggett's weekly legislative updates:
Holiday Greetings from the North Carolina Medical Society
The NCMS staff shares a holiday message for members:
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…
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…
APRNs In VA System Granted Independent Practice
The Veteran Affairs Department recently finalized a controversial rule allowing advanced-practice…
CMS Offers New Medicare-Medicaid ACO Model Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new initiative designed…
Please Tell Us What Educational Sessions You Want To Attend At the M3 Conference
Looking ahead to our 2nd Annual M3 Conference in September, we want to be sure the programming…
HHS Warns Physicians of Email Scam
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently…
Don’t Forget the NCMS Marketplace for Your Practice Needs
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Marketplace offers a wide variety of goods and services…
In the News
Oxycontin Goes Global -- "We're Only Just Getting Started," The Los Angeles Times, 12-18-16 More…
Learning Opportunities
The Living Well: Self Care Program will hold a session for medical professionals on Dec. 29-Jan. 1…
Bowtie Briefing for December 16, 2016: Special Session Bonanza
It's been a year filled with special sessions at the NC General Assembly, and this latest one…
Bowtie Briefing for December 2, 2016: Legislative Update
Chip Baggett, JD, sums up the week's legislative events, including a meeting of the Joint…
NC Medical Board Adopts New Approach on Licensee Medical, Mental Health Issues
Based on feedback from groups that support physician wellness, the North Carolina Medical Board…
NC MSSP & Next Gen Council Convenes
More than 30 representatives of Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and Next Generation…
It’s Not Too Late to Support Better Access to Care
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation was among those charitable organizations…
New Help in Understanding MACRA
Just before Thanksgiving, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a tool to…
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…
AMA Endorses Price as HHS Secretary and Outlines Post-Election Advocacy Agenda
The American Medical Association (AMA) issued a statement this week from the chair of its Board of…
Get Smart About Antibiotics — Every Week
Last week was ‘Get Smart Week 2016,’ a nationwide push to address antibiotic resistance and promote…
Do You Offer ‘Virtual Visits?’
Michele Y. Griffith, MD, a board certified internist with Premise Health in Charlotte, requests…
In the News
Trump Administration Brings Opportunities, Risks For NC Medicaid Program, WRAL, 11-30-16 Trump's…
Learning Opportunities
Managing Pain in Individuals with Serious Illness and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder, the American…
MEDTalks: Yun Boylston, MD on Employee Wellness Programs
Dr. Yun Boylston presents her Leadership College Class of 2016 project, which focused on the…
ICYMI: NCMS President’s Post-Election Message
North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) President Paul Cunningham, MD, sent all NCMS members a…
NCMS Board of Directors Convenes for Final Meeting of 2016
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of Directors held its last meeting of the year in…
NCMB Seeks Insight on Physician Employment’s Impact on Physicians, Patients and the Board
The North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) convened a small focus group yesterday afternoon to discuss…
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Focuses on Primary Care, Mental Health, Diabetes Prevention
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this month finalized the 2017…
Duke Health Creates Population Health Management Office
Duke Health recently took another step in the transformation to value-based care by creating a…
We Are Thankful for Our NCMS Foundation Donors
Thank you to the following donors to our North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation from Jan.…
In the News
Trump Picks 'A-team' for Healthcare Transition as ACA Repeal Looms, Modern Healthcare, 11-11-16…
Learning Opportunities
The AMA is hosting educational webinars on Nov. 21 and Dec. 6 to help physicians understand what…
Bowtie Briefing for November 11, 2016: Election Results in NC Legislative Races
NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Chip Baggett, JD, covers the election results for eight NC…