Bowtie Briefing for March 24, 2016

No bowtie and a day early -- Chip Baggett, NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, throws us some…

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NCMS Talking Points on Draft Medicaid Reform Waiver

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has formulated talking points (PDF) to help you as you…

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NCMS Board Hears Another Perspective On CON

At its meeting last weekend in Wilmington, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of…

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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…

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Progress On RAC Audit Reform

North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) CEO Robert W. Seligson met last week with Nicholas Uehlecke,…

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CMS Releases 2016 Value-Based Payment Modifier Results

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2016 Value-Based Payment…

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Updated Zika Virus Guidance

The North Carolina Division of Public Health has issued updated guidance on the Zika virus. This…

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Ocular Melanoma Cluster in Huntersville

Longtime North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) member and co-founder of the NCMS Foundation’s…

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In the News

Scientists Discover Non-Opioid Pathway In the Brain, National Institutes of Health, 3-17-16…

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Learning Opportunities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will present a three-part Virtual Office…

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Bowtie Briefing for March 18, 2016

Check out this week's legislative update with NCMS Director of Legislative Relations Chip Baggett.……

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Bowtie Briefing for March 11, 2016

NCMS Director of Legislative Relations Chip Baggett shares developments regarding the Medicaid…

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NCMS Summarizes Medicaid Reform Draft Waiver

To highlight the important points contained in the state’s draft Medicaid reform waiver application…

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NCMS Tracking Veterans Choice Problems

Recently, North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) members alerted staff to major problems getting…

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NCMS’ NC ACO Collaborative Going Strong

What started four years ago with a meeting of representatives from five pioneering organizations…

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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…

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Updated Mumps and Zika Virus Guidelines for NC Clinicians

The North Carolina Division of Public Health recently issued several updated memos on communicable…

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CMS Extends Deadline for EHR Incentive Program Hardship Exception Process

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the application deadline for the…

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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…

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In the News

Group Representing Anesthesiologists Overhauls Certification Process Affecting 1,000+ NC Doctors,…

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Learning Opportunities

NCTracks will offer the following training courses in March. Register for these courses in…

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Bowtie Briefing for March 4, 2016 – Weekly Legislative Update

Chip Baggett focuses on four new developments in this week's legislative update: election…

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NC DHHS Unveils Medicaid Reform Draft Plan

Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services unveiled its multi-year draft plan…

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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…

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