Archive for October, 2016
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Bowtie Briefing for October 21, 2016
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Appeals Court Rules for Docs in NCTracks Litigation
This week, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in favor of eight physician groups leading a lawsuit against the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and CSC […]
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Feds Issue Landmark New Physician Reimbursement Final Rule
The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued the final rule for the landmark new payment system for Medicare clinicians last Friday, Oct. 14. The Medicare Access and […]
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CMS Seeks to Improve Clinician Engagement Under New Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new initiative to improve the clinician experience with the Medicare program. The goal of the initiative is to reshape […]
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PTN Workshop Helps Practices Understand and Make the Transition to Value
This week two free workshops were held in Raleigh at the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Center for Leadership in Medicine and in Charlotte to give physicians and practice staff the […]
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How to Give — or Get — Help For Those Affected By Hurricane Matthew
Gradually the flood waters of Hurricane Matthew are receding, but many are still affected by the storm and its aftermath. Over the weekend, state emergency officials shared an overall estimate […]
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Resources to Help You ‘Choose Wisely’ for Your Patients
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) continues to spread the word about Choosing Wisely as part of a grant from the ABIM Foundation, which has enabled the North Carolina Healthcare […]
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Congratulations to Wilmington Health Access for Teens
Wilmington Health Access for Teens, a comprehensive primary medical care, mental health, nutrition and prevention services practice for adolescents and young adults ages 11-24, received level 3 patient-centered medical home (PCMH) […]
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CDC Advisory Issued on Devices Used During Cardiac Bypass Procedures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory regarding non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections following exposure to contaminated heater-cooler devices used to warm and cool a patient’s […]
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Wanted: Tomorrow’s Health Policy and Health Care Leaders
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking exceptional midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health policy to apply for the 2017-2018 Health Policy […]
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