Archive for February, 2016
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DMA Finally Publishes Guidance on Medicaid Recoupment
Two months after NC Medicaid hit physicians with a surprise year-end recoupment, the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) has finally published guidance for affected medical practices thanks to the persistence […]
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NCMS Addresses Major Issues on Capitol Hill
For two days this week North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) representatives met with key US House and Senate members and staff to discuss major issues facing NCMS members such as […]
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Meaningful Use Updates – What You Need to Know Now
Register By Monday to Remain Eligible for Incentive Payments CMS issued the following updated FAQs on Thursday, Feb. 25: FAQ #14393 (New): Can a provider register their intent after the […]
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NC HIEA Participation Agreement Update
As the March 1 transition to a state-run Health Information Exchange (HIE) rapidly approaches, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has been working closely with the HIE Authority (HIEA), the […]
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NCMS President Seeks Feedback; Shares Thoughts on the Importance of Professional Organizations
North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) President Docia Hickey, MD, spent an evening in Durham recently listening to the concerns of Durham-Orange County Medical Society (DOCMS) members. Earlier in the day, […]
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PAI Report Outlines Payment Differentials Across Outpatient Settings
Last week, the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) released a study prepared by Avalere Health entitled “Medicare Payment Differentials Across Outpatient Settings of Care,” that provides a comprehensive examination of Medicare […]
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Trouble Getting Through to BCBS? Reminder of Numbers to Call
Members continue to report trouble getting through to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) to receive pre-certification or pre-authorization of services for their patients. Below are the […]
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CMS Announces Core Quality Measures As Part of Simplification Effort
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last week released seven sets of “core quality measures” developed in conjunction with the Core Quality Measures Collaborative. The goal of the […]
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Get the Facts on MACRA
If you are still uncertain what MACRA is all about, get the facts by downloading the recording of last week’s webinar on MACRA hosted by North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) […]
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There Is an App for That Drug Card
As if the North Carolina Drug Card is not easy enough to use, now there is a smartphone app that will give patients another way to access this valuable benefit. […]
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