Bowtie Briefing for June 30: Session Adjourned

Chip Baggett, NCMS Senior VP for Advocacy and Advancement, provides the final Bowtie Briefing for…

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Legislature Adjourns

The North Carolina legislature adjourned it's long session around 2:00 a.m. this morning. However,…

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Senate Delays Vote on Health Care Bill; Read the NCMS Position on BCRA

The Senate has decided to postpone its vote on the proposed Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA),…

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Gov. Cooper Urges Use of Common Sense Strategies at Local and National Events Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

National Level: Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis At the first…

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NCMS Board Nominations Close Monday, July 3

Nominate your colleagues for a leadership position on the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)…

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What You Need To Know about the New Medicare Cards Coming in April

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 requires the removal of Social…

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CMS Offers More Flexibility In Meeting MACRA Requirements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced last week it would offer more…

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Registration Now Open for Several Specialty Society Meetings

NC Dermatology Association 2017 Summer Meeting  July 7-9 | The Omni Homestead Resort | Hot Springs,…

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Veteran Health Care Pilot Program

HB 894 – Veteran Health Care/Pilot Program Primary Sponsors: Rep. John Szoka (R – Cumberland), Rep.…

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Plan your summer travels with Exclusive NCMS Travel Discounts

Did you know as a North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) member you have exclusive access to travel…

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In the News

Majority of State Lack Laws To Protect Patients From Balance Billing, Becker's Hospital Review,…

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Learning Opportunities

Meet payer representatives at the Multi-Payer Provider Expo in Asheville on July 18, from 8 a.m. to…

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Bowtie Briefing: Surprise NCGA Health Care Bills and Reaction to US Senate 'Better Care' Reveal

It's been a week of transformation at the NCGA, as two health care bills that started out with one…

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MEDTalks — Angela Meredith, PA-C on Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking

Angela Meredith, MS, PA-C, presents her 2016 Leadership College project on the topic of…

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MEDTalks: Predrag Gligorovic, MD on Generational Change Among Providers

2016 Leadership College Scholar Predrag Gligorovic, MD presents his project on Generational Change…

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Bowtie Briefing for June 16, 2017: Breaking Developments

Chip Baggett highlights two bills that moved this week, including a proposed Senate Committee…

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Proposal Would Make Major Changes to Medicaid Reform Provisions

The North Carolina Senate Health Committee on Thursday morning passed and referred to the Senate…

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Submit Online Nominations for NCMS Board Positions

To make it easier for you to nominate your colleagues for North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)…

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Legislative Update: Budget May Be Ready Soon

Legislative Update: Budget May Be Ready Soon Legislative leaders are optimistic that the budget…

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New! Online Nominations for NCMS Board positions

To make it easier for you to nominate your colleagues for North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)…

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New Resources Focused on Opioid Abuse Epidemic

The AMA recently launched a new microsite devoted to reversing the nation’s opioid abuse epidemic.…

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A Cautionary Tale: Know the Process for Medicare Quality of Care Complaints

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Solution Center recently received a call from a member…

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Gain a Broader Perspective on the Practice of Medicine

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation offers three tracks of professional…

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Did You Watch the NCMS Bowtie Briefing This Week?

For those who want the inside story directly from the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Senior…

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In the News

Key Insurer Centene Plans to Expand Health Exchange Presence, ABC News, 6-13-17 500,000 Providers…

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Learning Opportunities

TODAY! United Healthcare will hold a ‘listening session’ for Medicaid providers on Wednesday, June…

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Bowtie Briefing for June 9, 2017: All About the Budget (and a Special Session)

This week was all about the budget at the General Assembly. Chip Baggett sums up the developments…

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Bowtie Briefing for June 2, 2017: House Budget Passes; NCMS Board Strategizes

Related Articles: NCMS Prioritizes Improving North Carolinians’ Health and Expanding Professional…

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