Landmark Proposed Rule Outlines Future For Our Health Care System
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released their proposed rule…
Bowtie Briefing for April 29, 2016
Chip Baggett, NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, summarizes a busy opening week at the…
Bowtie Briefing for April 22, 2016
With the 2016 short session of the General Assembly beginning on Monday, April 25, Chip Baggett…
Legislative Round-Up: Short Session Begins Monday
As the General Assembly prepares to reconvene in Raleigh on Monday, April 25 for its short session,…
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…
Opportunity for Rural Practices to Prepare for the Future
On Wednesday, May 11, small, rural, ‘safety net’ practices have the opportunity to attend a…
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)…
CMS Launches New Initiative For Primary Care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the launch of a new program…
Mapping Tool Reveals Disparities in Health Care
A new interactive tool from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allows users to…
Survey Shows Physicians Drive Significant Revenue for Hospitals
A recently released national survey by Merritt Hawkins, a national physician search firm, suggests…
In the News
Provider Groups Tell House Panel How They'll Implement MACRA, Morning Consult, 4-19-16 Veterans…
Learning Opportunities
NCTracks training opportunities for April include: Friday, April 22 - 9:30 a.m. to noon - Prior…
Bowtie Briefing for April 15, 2016
NCMS Director of Legislative Relations, Chip Baggett, focuses on five important developments in…
Bowtie Briefing for April 8, 2016
Chip Baggett provides an update on the DHHS Listening Sessions on Medicaid Reform and also…
DHHS Is Listening: Tell Them Your Thoughts on the Medicaid Reform Waiver
The NC Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) ‘Listening Sessions’ to gather feedback on…
Commissioner Goodwin: Report BCBSNC problems to DOI
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin is specifically asking physician practices to…
NCMS Weighs in on Proposed ACO Rules
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) recently submitted feedback to the Centers for Medicare…
Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Initiative Underway In Certain NC Markets
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began its Comprehensive Care for Joint…
Now Is The Time to Review/Dispute Open Payments Information
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the beginning of the 45 day…
Catawba Valley CME Program Awarded Accreditation with Commendation
The North Carolina Medical Society’s (NCMS) Medical Education Committee, chaired by longtime NCMS…
Survey on Perinatal Mental Health In North Carolina
A team at North Carolina State University is assessing perinatal mental health resources in North…
In the News
Oklahoma Medical Association Urges Physicians To Consider Dropping Medicaid Patients Due to 25…
Learning Opportunities
North Carolina Medical Society Foundation, in cooperation with the North Carolina Medical Group…
Bowtie Briefing for April 1, 2016
Chip Baggett shares his advice on how to best communicate with your legislator regarding issues…