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Great Turnout for Opioid CME

Scope of Practice Update: Optometrist and APRN Bills Discussed; NC Ob-Gyns Adopt New Policy

It has been a busy few weeks on scope of practice issues. In brief, here is the latest: HB36 –…

Here’s What Physician Engagement Looks Like

Repeal Of and What Will Replace ACA Still Uncertain

As of press time, the fate of the US House GOP’s American Health Care Act (AHCA) that seeks to…

NCMS Signs On to Letter Asking CMS to Reduce Regulatory Burdens, Penalties

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) along with other state medical and specialty societies…

Vote for Your Favorite 2017 NC Doctor of the Year Finalist

Honor A Friend or Colleague with an NC Doctors’ Day Tribute Card

Multi-Payer Expo Offers Info and Answers

Sign On to Be a Health Care Leader

Lunch and Learn – Improving Outcomes for Your Uninsured/Self-paying Patients

Two Physician Seats Open on NC Medical Board

Applications for two physician seats on the North Carolina Medical Board are now open. The spots…

Former CHESS and Cornerstone Health Care CEO Takes Helm at Envision Genomics

Learning Opportunities

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) presents a webinar on Medicare Accountable Care…

Legislative Update: Now You Have the Tools to Be Informed and Take Action Quickly!

The General Assembly is beginning to hit its stride with more bills being filed that might affect…

NCMS Meets with Key US Congressional Leaders on ACA and Other Issues in DC

Last week was an extraordinarily busy week for health care advocates in Washington, D.C. North…

Administrative Nightmare Avoided – Thanks NCMS!

So far, 2017 has been a successful year for our Medicaid advocacy work. Last week, the Division of…

NC Population Health Collaborative Grows Significantly

The NC Population Health Collaborative held its first meeting of 2017 with Accountable Care…

Have a Burning Health Policy Question? Just Want to Socialize?

Practical Lessons in Quality Improvement Available To Your Practice for Free

Registration is now open for the Spring 2017 Quality Improvement Workshop focusing on prevention…

MACRA Is Here to Stay. Now What Do You Do?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has many resources to help you understand and…

Everything You Need to Know About Physician Burnout But Were Afraid to Ask

NC HealthConnex Turns One

High Point University Seeks PA Preceptors

Mission Health Among America’s Top 50 Hospitals

Learning Opportunities

Movement Disorder Review Course, offered by the University of Kansas Parkinson’s Disease and…

NCMS Closely Tracks — and Acts — on Proposals Affecting Your Practice

Your North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Government Affairs staff continues to closely watch the…

NC Medical Board Refines Safe Opioid Prescribing Initiative Criteria

The North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) voted last month to refine how they determine who will be…

FREE Opioid Prescribing CME in Greenville

The North Carolina Medical Board established a new CME requirement last year that applies to…

First Proposed CMS Rule of Trump Administration

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its first proposed rule…

Be Aware: New Closed Formulary for State Health Plan Patients

As previously reported in your North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) Bulletin, the State Health…

Kanof Institute Receives Prestigious LEAD Award

Welcome WakeMed to the NCMS Family

NC Welcomes Mandy Cohen, MD, as NC DHHS Secretary

Medical Student Summit March 4 – Register Now!

Medical students from around the state will gather on March 4 to gain insights into how to lead,…

Don’t Forget – NC Drug Card Is a Valuable NCMS Benefit for Your Patients

In Memoriam: Dr. Wester, Former NCMS President

BCBSNC’s Brad Wilson Announces Retirement

Dr. Batten Retires – After 70 Years of Practice!

Learning Opportunities

Movement Disorder Review Course, offered by the University of Kansas Parkinson’s Disease and…

N.C. Medicaid Drops Provider Rate Cut

Due to the ongoing advocacy effort of a coalition of state medical societies, N.C. Medicaid has…

HB 36 First Scope of Practice Bill for 2017 Legislative Session

House Bill 36, Enact Enhanced Access to Eye Care Act, is the first scope of practice bill, among…

Update: Prior Authorization Reform Initiative

As reported in the last Bulletin the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is part of a coalition…

NCMS In Touch with Congressional Leaders on Health Reform

The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) was in Washington, DC, yesterday speaking with…

Nominations Now Open for 2017 NC Doctor of the Year Award

Prescribing Antibiotics Wisely

“The most important modifiable risk factor for antibiotic resistance is inappropriate prescribing…

NCMS Webinar: Employment Law Issues Facing Your Practice

Join the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and the North Carolina Medical Group Managers for a…

NCMS Medical Student Summit March 4

NCMS Staff Featured at Upcoming NCHICA Health Policy Workshop

Several North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) staff will be speaking at the North Carolina…

NCMS Board Member Brown Helps to Define Mission for New Hanover Regional Medical Center

The Wilmington Star News recently published an opinion piece by North Carolina Medical Society…

NC Medical Journal Now Available Online

The North Carolina Medical Journal (NCMJ), published six times a year, may now be delivered…