Archive for May, 2015
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NCMS Member Benefits for Retirees
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) offers its members health coverage and other benefits through the NCMS Employee Benefit Plan (NCMS Plan), a partnership with the MMIC Agency, LLC. The […]
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Save the Date: NCMS Annual Meeting Oct. 23-24
Fall foliage and cool breezes may seem far away, but October will be here before you know it. Be sure to mark your calendar for the NCMS Annual Meeting, Oct. […]
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Anderson Award Open For Nominations
The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the John Huske Anderson Award, given annually to a layperson whose contributions have had a positive impact on the medical […]
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NCMS and AMA Leadership Positions Open
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations from physician members for NCMS leadership positions that will become vacant in 2015. The deadline for receiving all nominations is July […]
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Nancy Lowe Honored By Meeting Professionals International Chapter
Nancy Lowe, Associate Director, Specialty Society and Meeting Services, was honored with the Meeting Professionals International-Carolinas Chapter (MPI-CC) Hall of Fame Award for 2014-15 on May 18. The chapter’s Hall […]
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Cummings Leaves NCDHHS to Become Chancellor of UNC-Pembroke
Robin Gary Cummings, MD, who currently serves as deputy secretary for health services and state Medicaid director for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will leave his post […]
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Jarrett Named 2015 Medical Administrator of the Year
North Carolina Medical Group Management Association (NCMGMA) named Sandra Jarrett, Practice Manager for Salisbury Orthopaedic Associates, PA, its 2015 Administrator of the Year. The Administrator of the Year award honors a […]
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In the News
Government Backs Down On Some Requirements For Digital Medical Records, USA Today, 5-25-15 Doctoring Without The Doctor, The New York Times, 5-25-15 Second Opinions Often Sought, But Value Is Not […]
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Learning Opportunities
June 2, 2015, Predictive Analytics Workshop, The Research Triangle Foundation, RTP, NC This one-day workshop will demonstrate how Accountable Care Organizations and others are using predictive analytics to support their goals […]
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RAC Reform Closer to Reality: Rep. Holding Introduces Legislation
Today, Rep. George Holding (R-NC) introduced legislation entitled “The Fair Medical Audits Act of 2015.” This legislation reflects years of effort by the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) working with Physicians […]
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