Bowtie Briefing for March 24, 2016
No bowtie and a day early -- Chip Baggett, NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, throws us some…
NCMS Talking Points on Draft Medicaid Reform Waiver
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has formulated talking points (PDF) to help you as you…
NCMS Board Hears Another Perspective On CON
At its meeting last weekend in Wilmington, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of…
NCMS Board De-Briefed on Important Health Care Issues of the Day
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of Directors had a full agenda when they met in…
Progress On RAC Audit Reform
North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) CEO Robert W. Seligson met last week with Nicholas Uehlecke,…
CMS Releases 2016 Value-Based Payment Modifier Results
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2016 Value-Based Payment…
Updated Zika Virus Guidance
The North Carolina Division of Public Health has issued updated guidance on the Zika virus. This…
Ocular Melanoma Cluster in Huntersville
Longtime North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) member and co-founder of the NCMS Foundation’s…
In the News
Scientists Discover Non-Opioid Pathway In the Brain, National Institutes of Health, 3-17-16…
Learning Opportunities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will present a three-part Virtual Office…
Bowtie Briefing for March 18, 2016
Check out this week's legislative update with NCMS Director of Legislative Relations Chip Baggett.……
Bowtie Briefing for March 11, 2016
NCMS Director of Legislative Relations Chip Baggett shares developments regarding the Medicaid…
NCMS Summarizes Medicaid Reform Draft Waiver
To highlight the important points contained in the state’s draft Medicaid reform waiver application…
NCMS Tracking Veterans Choice Problems
Recently, North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) members alerted staff to major problems getting…
NCMS’ NC ACO Collaborative Going Strong
What started four years ago with a meeting of representatives from five pioneering organizations…
Major Health Care Players Pledge To Enhance Communication Through Technology
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) applauds last week’s announcement by HHS Secretary Sylvia…
Updated Mumps and Zika Virus Guidelines for NC Clinicians
The North Carolina Division of Public Health recently issued several updated memos on communicable…
CMS Extends Deadline for EHR Incentive Program Hardship Exception Process
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the application deadline for the…
United Health Foundation Releases 2016 America’s Health Rankings Spotlight: Prevention
United Health Foundation released its in-depth look at prevention measures across all 50 states…
In the News
Group Representing Anesthesiologists Overhauls Certification Process Affecting 1,000+ NC Doctors,…
Learning Opportunities
NCTracks will offer the following training courses in March. Register for these courses in…
Bowtie Briefing for March 4, 2016 – Weekly Legislative Update
Chip Baggett focuses on four new developments in this week's legislative update: election…
NC DHHS Unveils Medicaid Reform Draft Plan
Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services unveiled its multi-year draft plan…
HIE Connection NOT Required At This Time to See Medicaid Patients
Even if your practice is not yet connected to the new state-run North Carolina Health Information…