Archive for December, 2016
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Happy (Re)New Year!
If you haven’t renewed your NCMS membership, now is the time to do so!
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DEA Will Only Remind You Once in 2017
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a notice that only one renewal notification will be sent to each registrant beginning January 1, 2017. All physicians who are registered […]
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Bowtie Briefing: The Blooper Reel
Here’s what you didn’t see this year during Chip Baggett’s weekly legislative updates:
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Holiday Greetings from the North Carolina Medical Society
The NCMS staff shares a holiday message for members:
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North Carolina State Health Plan Moves to a Custom, Closed Formulary for 2017
The North Carolina State Health Plan is transitioning Pharmacy Benefit Managers from Express Scripts to CVS Caremark as of Jan. 1, 2017. The Plan also will be moving to a […]
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Take the First Steps to Understanding What MACRA Means for You
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) stands ready to help you understand and navigate the move to value-based reimbursement heralded by the MACRA legislation passed by Congress and beginning to […]
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APRNs In VA System Granted Independent Practice
The Veteran Affairs Department recently finalized a controversial rule allowing advanced-practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice independently at VA facilities throughout the country. The new rule, which takes effect on […]
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CMS Offers New Medicare-Medicaid ACO Model Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new initiative designed to improve the quality of care and lower costs for beneficiaries who are enrolled in both […]
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Please Tell Us What Educational Sessions You Want To Attend At the M3 Conference
Looking ahead to our 2nd Annual M3 Conference in September, we want to be sure the programming suits your interests and needs. Please take a minute to complete this quick […]
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