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Solution Sought for Expert Witness Problem in NC
A broad coalition representing ninety-seven percent (97%) of the physicians in North Carolina and approximately 65% of physicians nationwide has filed a motion with the North Carolina Supreme Court seeking […]
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MEDPAC Minute – Medical Malpractice Bill to be heard in House Health on Tuesday
HB415 – Collateral Source Evidence Admissible / Med Mal Cases sponsored by England (D-Rutherford), Goforth (D-Buncombe), Rapp (D-Madison) cosponsored by Barnhart (R-Cabarrus), Justus (R-Henderson), Lucas (D-Cumberland) has been calendared in […]
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MEDPAC Minute – Consumer Health Freedom Act to be Heard in House Health
Unlicensed practitioners of complementary and alternative health care have long sought to escape the rigors and limitations of professional licensure. Under the provisions of H842 – Consumer Health Freedom Act […]
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MEDPAC Minute – House considering cuts to Physicians seeing Medicaid Patients
S202 – Appropriations Act of 2009 sponsored by Garrou (D-Forsyth) is currently being discussed in subcommittee in an effort to develop a House proposal. Health and Human Services Appropriations has […]
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MEDPAC Minute – SEHP Update
The NC House passed S287 – State Health Plan $ / Good Health Initiatives with a near party line vote. The revised bill increases the cost of the fix to […]
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MEDPAC Minute – Proposal Would Open Information About Defendant’s Insurance Coverage, But Not Plaintiff’s
A proposal from Rep. Bill Faison (D, Durham) would allow counsel of record for the plaintiff (not defense counsel) in any civil proceeding, including questioning of jurors, to present evidence […]
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MEDPAC Minute – Physician and Patient Rights at the NC Medical Board
Legislation was filed last week by Rep. Pricey Harrison (D, Guilford) to address patient and physician rights at the North Carolina Medical Board. The provisions of the bill include: 1. Authorizes […]
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MEDPAC Minute – Senate Passes Budget Proposal
The Senate passed their budget proposal this week with party line votes. A top priority for the NCMS was the protection of the Medicaid physician reimbursement rate. The Senate maintained […]
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MEDPAC Minute – Certificate of Need Proposal Filed
Legislation affecting the CON program was filed by Senator Tony Rand (D, Cumberland). Senate Bill 804 – CON Changes would delay the issuance of a CON when a final agency […]
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MEDPAC Minute – Senate Bill Seeks to Improve Medical Board Procedures Legislation was filed this week
Senate Bill 958 – Disciplinary Proceedings/NC Medical Board (Nesbitt – D, Buncombe), aims to ensure fair treatment of doctors who may be the subject of a Board investigation or disciplinary proceeding. […]
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