Archive for December, 2013
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In The News
More Than Half of U.S. Hospitals Aim for ACOs by 2015, Execs Say, 12/17/13, Modern Healthcare Beth Kutscher relates that less than a quarter of providers are expected to have […]
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Learning Opportunities
Movement Disorder Course On behalf of the faculty of the Movement Disorder Review Course, Dr. Cynthia Comella, Professor of Neurology at Rush University, Dr. Rajesh Pahwa, Professor of Neurology at […]
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Auditor, Legislators Scrutinize NCTracks Implementation
NCTracks, the ailing Medicaid claims system, has been under scrutiny by several legislative oversight committees and the state auditor’s office in the last few weeks. The NCMS has been following the situation closely and helping our members where we can — as we have since the new system went live on July 1.
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NCMB Website Now Offers CSRS Registration
Now available 24/7: online registration for the North Carolina Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) through the North Carolina Medical Board’s site.
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NC Medicaid Reform Advisory Group Holds First Meeting
The Medicaid Reform Advisory Committee, charged with making a recommendation to the General Assembly on reforming the state’s Medicaid system, held their first meeting on December 5.
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Important News and Reminders for EHR Incentive Program Participants
EHR and Meaningful Use can be confusing, but with a simple call to Terri Gonzalez , 919-833-3836 x123, at the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) your questions can be answered.
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Senate Finance Committe to Discuss Temporary SGR Fix
With federal budget negotiations underway, the Senate Finance Committee will meet on December 12, 2013, to discuss implementation of a temporary, one- to three-month, SGR patch.
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Nancy Henley, MD, Named Medical Director, NC Medicaid
Nancy Henley, MD, will begin her new job at the Medical Director for the North Carolina Department of Medical Assistance next Thursday, Dec. 19.
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Palmetto GBA Alert Regarding Incarcerated Beneficiaries
Recently Palmetto GBA’s effort to recoup payments for services that had been provided to Medicare patients that were determined to be incarcerated on the dates of service, and therefore ineligible […]
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CCME Commemorates 30 Years of Advancing Quality Care
November marked the 30th anniversary of the founding of The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME), one of the first organizations in the Carolinas to promote safer, more efficient patient […]
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