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The Joint Commission, which accredits all but one of the privately accredited hospitals in North Carolina, has developed new requirements for hospital medical staffs. These changes, known as MS .01.01.01, take effect March 31, 2011 and will require bylaws amendments in nearly all accredited hospitals. The NCMS has developed the Revised Model Medical Staff Bylaws for NCMS members to help ensure these requirements are met.
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The North Carolina Medical Society is hosting a Physician Town Hall in Charlotte on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at the Charlotte Marriott at Southpark, where attendees will have an opportunity to talk with presumptive Speaker of the NC House Thom Tillis (R, Mecklenburg).
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In what may be a sign of changes to come, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) and UNC Health Care announced this week that they will collaborate to launch a novel patient-centered practice.
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As we launch into a new year, the federal government also begins the next stage of Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation. Read on for a brief update of the provisions set to begin implementation this calendar year.
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In This Issue
UHC Notifying MDs about Physician Profiling/Tiering Program; Doctors Have Limited Time to Seek Reconsideration of Misinformation
Comments Sought on Proposed Medicaid Policy on the Pregnancy Medical Home
Letter to Dr. Berwick Raises Concerns over Medicaid RAC Program
State Senate Health Committee Chairs Selected
NC Board of Electrolysis Seeks to Fill Physician Vacancy
2011 State Medical Facilities Plan Approved
In the News This Week…
Health Hotline Volunteers Wanted
Access the NCMS on the Go with Our Mobile App
PAs: Save Money in 2011 by Joining the NCMS and NCAPA Together through the PA Partnership
Physician FYI
Staff Rounds: Your NCMS at Work for You
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