Archive for May, 2015
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Update on House Budget Provisions Affecting Physicians
Read all the provisions in the House budget that could have an impact on physicians and physician assistants.
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CMS Proposes New Rules for Medicaid MCOs
CMS proposes rules for Medicaid managed care organizations similar to private insurance and Medicare Advantage plans.
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Hard-Won RAC Reform Legislation Introduced
Rep. George Holding (R-NC) filed legislation to reform the RAC audit process — something the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has long been advocating for in Washington, D.C.
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No More Excuses: Improvements to CSRS Make It Easier to Use
To help tackle a growing epidemic of opioid abuse, the state’s Drug Control Unit launched its redesigned Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) on March 17, 2015. The new web-interface is […]
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Prepare for ICD-10 With This Free Software
The Physicians Foundation’s recent national physician survey showed 50 percent of respondents thought the transition to ICD-10 would create a severe administrative problem, while 75 percent agreed it will unnecessarily […]
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CMS, NCTracks Gearing Up for ICD-10 — And Want You To Join Them
The date for ICD-10 implementation is October 1, 2015, which is just around the corner. All indications are that implementation will not be delayed yet again, so please – get […]
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Take Action by July 1 to Avoid 2016 Medicare Payment Adjustment
Payment adjustments for eligible professionals who did not successfully participate in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program in 2014 will begin on January 1, 2016. Medicare eligible professionals can avoid the […]
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PQRS Reporting System Streamlined
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that an important system update for Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) participants is scheduled to be in place on July […]
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NCMS Supports Exemption of CME From Sunshine Act
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) has joined other state medical and medical specialty societies in support of Congressman Michael C. Burgess’ (R-Texas) legislation ensuring that certain educational programs and […]
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Develop Your Leadership Skills; Apply to the NCMS Leadership College Today
Applications for Leadership College 2016 are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2015. The NCMS Foundation Leadership College, part of the Kanof Institute for Physician Leadership, […]
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