Archive for April, 2013
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Are You On Track for July 1? Deadlines for Transition to NCTracks Available
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is encouraging those who provide care to Medicaid patients to review the deadlines for transition from the old Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) and other legacy claims processing systems used by DHHS to NC Tracks, which is slated to go live on July 1.
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NC Flu Season Most Active in a Decade
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has reported that the state’s flu season was the most active in the last decade. This year the flu claimed 54 lives across the state with 34 of those cases being 65 years old and older.
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For Info on the State’s Health Insurance Marketplace Join the Call on May 2
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is kicking off a new phase of stakeholder engagement on the new Health Insurance Marketplace with a series of open door forum calls for each state. The North Carolina call will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 3 p.m.
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Bulletin for April 18, 2013
Volume 64 Issue 8 – April 18, 2013 Featured Stories NCDHHS Offers NCTracks Training The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is offering training opportunities for the […]
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NCDHHS Offers NCTracks Training
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is offering training opportunities for the NCTracks new multipayer billing system. Provider staff members will learn how to navigate the system to obtain prior approvals, submit claims, or enroll providers into Medicaid.
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Medicare Enrollment Referring/Ordering FAQs for May 1 Deadline
On May 1, 2013, Medicare will go live with the referring / ordering edits that will result in claims denials unless the referring /ordering physician or other health care provider is not enrolled in Medicare (or has a valid opt-out affidavit on file with their local Medicare contractor).
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NCMB Releases Physician’s Guide to Statutory Exceptions to the Duty of Confidentiality
Read on to review the Guide.
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CMS EHR Incentive Program Providers May Be Subject to Audits
Providers who receive an EHR incentive payment for either the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Program potentially may be subject to an audit. Eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical […]
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Prescription For A Healthier Practice: The AMA Offers Resources For eBilling Solutions
Prescription for a healthier practice: Learn about vendors offering eBilling solutions North Carolina will be moving to an ebilling system for workers’ compensation claims beginning in March 2014. You may begin […]
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North Carolina Health and Community Leaders Issue State Challenge To Lose 10 Million Pounds
Today marks the launch of a new, statewide public health education campaign and challenge called “A Healthier NC,” which challenges everyone in the state to lose 10 million pounds collectively. The North […]
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