Archive for August, 2012
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CMS Proposes 2013 Fee Schedule Rule; Changes to PQRS
2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposal On July 30, 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed its 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. A National Provider Call regarding […]
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2013 Leadership College Nomination Period Ends Today
Today, August 10, 2012, is the last day to submit nominations for the 2013 NCMS Leadership College. The College enhances physicians’ core aptitudes to excel as leaders within organized medicine, hospitals, […]
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2012 NCMS Annual Meeting to Focus on Emerging Issues for Physicians
The 2011 House of Delegates (HOD) called for changes in the way the NCMS conducts its business, with the goal of a shortened and more efficient HOD that encourages involvement of members […]
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Spine Society Annual Meeting On Schedule for August 17-18
The North Carolina Spine Society (NCSS) Annual Meeting will be held Friday-Saturday, August 17-18, 2012, at the Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, NC. The meeting is jointly sponsored by the NCSS and Wake […]
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Did You Know…Payor Issues are a Priority for NCMS
The NCMS began a “Did you Know?” campaign, starting with the distribution of postcards to members informing them about the many efforts of NCMS staff to make North Carolina a […]
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Be Creative with Innovation; Apply for the ‘Rural Health Award’
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, a private foundation focused on health care issues in North Carolina, is excited to announce the “Innovations in Rural Health Award.” The Trust is looking for original, […]
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ECU Offers Study About Care Provided to Agricultural Workers
The NCMS is sending the following information on behalf of East Carolina University (ECU)’s College of Allied Health Sciences, which is conducting a survey to better understand the need for curricula and continuing education opportunities […]
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Throw Back Thursday: Physician Rates Circa 1909
If you like Twitter as much as we do, follow us and get updates, breaking news, fun facts, and much more. Check out this week’s Throw Back Thursday. What do […]
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In the News This Week…
Ongoing learning rules for doctors eased, 8-3-12, Triangle Business Journal Writer Jason deBruyn reports on the changing requirements in professional training for doctors. North Carolina doctors respond to Supreme Court […]
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Learning Opportunities Center
Upcoming ICD-10 Training Sessions for Practice Administrators: Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) across the state will be holding ICD-10 training and implementation sessions for medical practices. The sessions will assist […]
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