Initial Slate of NCMS Officers, Board Representatives Announced

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Nominating and Leadership Development Committee met last…

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General Assembly Clears Regulatory Hurdles for Medicare ACOs

This week the General Assembly completed its work on House Bill 287 – Amend Insurance Laws. This…

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Zika Pregnancy Registry Will Enhance Understanding of the Virus

As part of the response to Zika virus infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

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NCMS Pushed for Statewide Standing Order for Naloxone

Article by Minali Nigam, 2016 NCMS Foundation Medical Journalism Intern Last Monday at a press…

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Special Conference on Curbing Prescription Drug Abuse in NC

The North Carolina Department of Justice is bringing together law enforcement, public health,…

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New Report: Opioid Use Among Injured Workers Declines

According to a new Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) report released last week,…

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M3 Video Invitation – Don’t Miss This Important Gathering

On Sept. 15-18, physicians, physician assistants and practice managers from throughout the state…

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Get Educated on ACOs with Our TAC Toolkit & Earn CME

Over the past several years, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation and the Toward…

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Nominees Sought For Two NCMS Service Awards

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the E. Harvey Estes, Jr.,…

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Learn More about Safe Prescribing

Make plans to attend this upcoming educational sessions: Opioid Prescribing: Safe Practice,…

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Join the NCMS and the MCMS for the Summer Mixer in Charlotte!

You're invited to attend the Summer Mixer, where you can get to know the Board of Directors of the…

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State Health Plan Drops Humana; Moves to One Medicare Advantage Carrier

The State Health Plan Board of Trustees recently approved moving from two Medicare Advantage…

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Helping Flood Victims and Our Colleagues in West Virginia

Our colleagues at the West Virginia State Medical Association (WVSMA) have asked for our help in…

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NCMS Signs On to AMA and Coalition MACRA Comment Letters

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has signed onto letters from the American Medical…

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Coalition of State Medical Societies Weighs in On VA’s Scope of Practice Policy

The 10 medical societies that make up the Coalition of State Medical Societies, including the North…

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Students Train To Become Physician Leaders; Physicians Hone Their Skills Through NCMS’ Leadership Development Programs

The following article was written by Minali Nigam, the 2016 NCMS Foundation Medical Journalism…

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In the News

'Nobody is Immune': Bracing for Zika's First Summer in the US, NPR, 6-29-16 US Medical Schools…

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Learning Opportunities

SAVE THE DATE: The North Carolina Department of Justice is bringing together law enforcement,…

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Bowtie Briefing for June 24, 2016

Melanie Phelps, JD, Deputy General Counsel at the NCMS, guest hosts today's Bowtie Briefing, which…

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NC Zika Pregnancy Registry Now Available

The North Carolina Division of Public Health currently is working with the CDC to enroll all…

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Bowtie Briefing for June 17, 2016

Guest host Conor Brockett, NCMS Associate General Counsel, offers this week's Bowtie Briefing,…

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Legislative Update: Budget, CON, Naloxone

North Carolina House and Senate conferees continued their negotiations this week on a final budget…

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Understanding MACRA – We Can Help

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 – MACRA – is a massive piece of…

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Helping Practices Make the Move to Value

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and its Foundation are committed to helping physicians…

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Update From the NC Health Information Exchange Authority

The North Carolina General Assembly created the NC Health Information Exchange Authority (NCHIEA)…

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Support for Medicare Audit Reform

Members of the US Senate Finance Committee, including Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), highlighted a new…

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BCBSNC Makes Progress on Claims Issues

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has been closely monitoring the claims problems members…

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Multi-Payer Expo in Fayetteville on June 23

Physicians, practice managers and staff are invited to attend an event that brings together…

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Seeking Candidates to Serve on NC Commission for the Blind

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is seeking candidates to fill two board positions on the…

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Nominations for NCMS Leadership Positions Due Monday, June 20

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is…

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In the News

By Sharing Painkillers, Friends and Family Members Can Fuel Opioid Epidemic, Kaiser Health News,…

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Learning Opportunities

The North Carolina Practice Improvement Collaborative Conference will focus on Prevention…

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Bowtie Briefing for June 10, 2016

Guest host Denna Suko, Deputy Director for Specialty Societies and Meeting Services, shares this…

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Bowtie Briefing for June 3, 2016

Our first guest host shares the legislative and advocacy updates for the week.  

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NC Senate Budget Addresses Use of CSRS

The North Carolina Senate released its proposed budget late Tuesday and various Senate committees…

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Governor Signs Medicaid Waiver Application; Sent to CMS on June 1 Deadline

At a press conference at the Executive Mansion Wednesday morning, Governor Pat McCrory marked the…

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NCMS Partners with National Rural Accountable Care Consortium to Help Practices Transition to Value

Is your practice ready for the transition to value-driven health care?  If not, the North Carolina…

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Seeking Nominations for NCMS Leadership Positions

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is…

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The Value of an NCMS Membership Made Clear Once Again

Fulcrum Strategies, a Raleigh firm that represents practices in managed care contract negotiations,…

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New Accountable Care Toolkits Now Available

Two new specialty specific toolkits for those physicians interested in the accountable care…

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MSSP Council Convenes In Raleigh

It was another full house when close to 45 members of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP)…

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Learn About MACRA and the Quality Payment Programs

To help make sense of what implementation of the massive MACRA legislation might mean to you and…

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WIC Update on Infant Formula Availability

The federally funded Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program strongly supports physicians’…

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