Archive for April, 2016
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Landmark Proposed Rule Outlines Future For Our Health Care System
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released their proposed rule implementing provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). The proposal lays out CMS’ vision […]
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Bowtie Briefing for April 29, 2016
Chip Baggett, NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, summarizes a busy opening week at the legislature, covering five topics including the Governor’s proposed budget, Medicaid Reform, addressing the opioid epidemic, occupational […]
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Bowtie Briefing for April 22, 2016
With the 2016 short session of the General Assembly beginning on Monday, April 25, Chip Baggett outlines the legislative priorities for the NCMS. For more information on your legislators, visit […]
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Legislative Round-Up: Short Session Begins Monday
As the General Assembly prepares to reconvene in Raleigh on Monday, April 25 for its short session, several important events have taken place. The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has […]
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Medical Board Launches New Program To Monitor Opioid Prescribing
From the North Carolina Medical Board The North Carolina Medical Board is launching a new effort to address potentially unsafe opioid prescribing in an attempt to reduce patient harm from […]
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Do Your Part On National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Mark your calendar and be sure to tell your patients that Saturday, April 30 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The purpose of this day is to provide a safe, […]
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Opportunity for Rural Practices to Prepare for the Future
On Wednesday, May 11, small, rural, ‘safety net’ practices have the opportunity to attend a practical workshop on how to effectively promote health and wellness among your patients, improve the […]
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Have An Opinion About Health Care Today? Express It Here
By taking just a few minutes now to complete this survey, you will have made your opinion count. Sponsored by The Physicians Foundation, a non-profit organization seeking to empower physicians […]
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Friday, May 13th Is Your Lucky Day
Friday, May 13th can be your lucky day to join the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Board of Directors and the Durham-Orange County Medical Society at the Umstead Spring Leadership […]
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Wellness Wins – Learn How to Get and Stay Healthy at the M3 Conference
Join fellow physicians and medical group managers at the Merging Medicine and Management (M3) conference for educational content that addresses both professional goals and personal well-being. Renowned authority on fitness, […]
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