Archive for November, 2018
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Bowtie Briefing for November 30, 2018
Sue Ann Forrest and Chip Baggett sum up the highlights of this week’s legislative activity at the NC General Assembly.
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The Importance of Becoming An Advanced Medical Home
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) introduced their Advanced Medical Home (AMH) program earlier this summer as the “primary vehicle for care management delivery” for Medicaid managed […]
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NC ACO Council Members Focus on Innovation
At its meeting on Nov. 15 in Kernersville, the NC ACO Council, which is comprised of representatives of Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and Next Gen ACOs in the state, […]
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Sec. Cohen Updates Legislative Committee on Medicaid Transformation
On Monday, Nov. 26, NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen updated the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice on the progress […]
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It’s Never Too Late To Support Leadership in Medicine
#GivingTuesday has come and gone, but we know your generosity knows no time frame as we aim to double the number of donors to the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) […]
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Early Childhood Action Plan Ready for Comment
Last August Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order calling on the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to develop an action plan setting goals and outlining strategies […]
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Opening on NC PHP Board
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) appoints five physicians to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Physicians Health Program (NCPHP). There currently is one vacancy to be filled by an […]
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What CMS’ 2019 Physician Fee Schedule May Mean For You
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule makes a number of important changes to physician payment policies, including how evaluation and […]
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BCBSNC To Offer Options for Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors
As of Dec. 1, 2018, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will open its durable medical equipment (DME) network for the distribution of insulin pumps […]
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2018 Post-Election Wrap-Up
For a concise analysis of the recent mid-term elections in North Carolina, read our contract lobbying team’s summary of this “Blue Moon” election. For a quick video recap, check out […]
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