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Mid-Session Legislative Summary

Read on for a quick summary of bills pertaining to medicine that are currently pending before the legislature.

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General Assembly Continues Work To Reform Mental Health

During the first month of the 2012 Short Session, members of the North Carolina General Assembly have introduced a number of bills affecting the state’s mental health care system.

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DMA Grants NCMS and NCAPA’s Direct Enrollment Petition

For several months, the NCMS and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) have been actively involved in making sure that the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) moves forward with the proper rulemaking processes in requiring direct enrollment for physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). Read on to review the latest action…

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In This Issue

E-Prescribe before June 30 To Avoid Payment Penalty

Medicaid EHR Incentive Portal Launch Dates Postponed

New Effort Underway To Improve Dialogue on End-of-Life Issues

Leadership College Scholars Improve Quality of Care and Practice of Medicine with Year-End Projects

NCMS House of Delegates Resolutions Due by September 12

Save the Date for the 2012 NCMS Annual Meeting!

Attention All Photographers: The 2012 NCMS Member Photo Contest Officially Kicks Off Today

Customer Survey Reflects Satisfaction with NCMS Employee Benefit Plan

One Month Remaining to Register for 2012 Sports Medicine Symposium

NCMS FAQ of the Week: Anatomical Gifts

Nominees Sought For NCMS Physician Community Service Award

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