Bulletins
The weekly e-newsletter of the North Carolina Medical Society
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Legislature Back in Session Starting Today
The NC General Assembly officially reconvenes today, but don’t expect any big legislative moves. Legislators will spend the first couple of weeks getting organized, selecting new leaders, committee members and […]
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Start the New Year with Some Good News
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Benefits recently announced that they have submitted a state plan amendment (SPA) to the Centers for Medicare and […]
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NCMS Seeks to Promote Discussion on Maternal and Infant Health
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, which aims to increase awareness of how to help prevent birth defects for mothers-to-be. The theme this year is ‘Best For You. Best […]
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NC Population Health Collaborative Presentations Available Online
Attendees at the last NC Population Health Collaborative meeting of 2018, held Dec. 12, at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, participated in a poverty simulation led by Alisahah J. Cole, […]
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BCBSNC Helps Physicians Move to Value
We’re pleased to pass along the news that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC (BCBSNC) is partnering with Aledade to offer independent primary care physicians and clinics assistance with technology […]
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NCMS Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund Still Accepting Applications
For those practices devastated by Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Foundation continues to accept applications for funds to help in your recovery. The first round of awards […]
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Congratulations to Our New NCMS Foundation Trustees
Three new NCMS Foundation Trustees will receive training this week in anticipation of their service on the Foundation’s Board. NCMS Immediate Past President John L. Reynolds, MD, and Blaine Hall, PA-C, […]
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AMA President Calls for Easier Access to MAT
Barbara L. McAneny, MD, president of the American Medical Association (AMA), yesterday called on state medical societies and physicians throughout the country to push payers to eliminate prior authorization for […]
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Government Shutdown: Who’s Hurting?
Curious about how the federal government shutdown effects public health programs? This Kaiser Health News article offers an overview of the impact: How the Government Shutdown Affects Health Programs.
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