Archive for May, 2011
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Bulletin for 5-27-2011
Volume 62 Issue 21 – May 27, 2011 Featured Stories July 16 Seminar To Focus on What Physicians Need to Know about ACOs Physicians are urged to mark their calendars […]
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July 16 Seminar To Focus on What Physicians Need to Know about ACOs
Physicians are urged to mark their calendars for July 16, 2011 to attend the seminar, “Pathways to Success.”
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Legislative Update: A Busy Week as Lawmakers Address Several Issues of Interest to Physicians
Budget talks focused on Medicaid provider cuts; workers’ comp, health benefit exchanges, and scope of practice issues were also discussed this week.
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CMS Proposes Changes in e-Prescribing Rules
In response to concerns raised by organized medicine, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule on Thursday that makes significant changes to the e-prescribing penalty program.
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New State Law Bans Sale of Synthetic Stimulants Starting June 1
Effective Wednesday, June 1, 2011, a new state law will ban the sale of synthetic cannabinoids (K2) and other synthetic stimulants such as mephedrone and methyenedioxyprovalerone (MDPV). Senate Bill 7 […]
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Wake Forest SOM Names New Dean
The new dean of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine will be relocating from Alabama. Edward Abraham, MD, currently serves as chair of the Department of Medicine and Spencer […]
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In the News This Week…
Click the headline to read the story. Medical liability reforms are fair and much needed, 5-24-11, Salisbury Post Letter to the editor supporting Senate Bill 33 – Medical Liability Reforms, […]
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Nominate an Outstanding Physician Leader for the Harris Award
The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 Harris Memorial Award in honor of the life and memory of one of its founding members, […]
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What Would You Like to See At Your 2011 NCMS Annual Meeting?
What would you want to include if you could design the 2011 NCMS Annual Meeting? Take our brief survey, and let us know what you would like to see at […]
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It’s Your Chance To Be Doctor of the Day
While the 2011 NC General Assembly is in session, volunteers for the Doctor of the Day are needed. This is a valuable opportunity to meet or renew your acquaintance with […]
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