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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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NCMS Works Hard To Refine Medicaid Reform Proposal
Review the NC Provider Community Medicaid Reform Proposal and share your thoughts.
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Pioneer ACO Model Generates Medicare Savings, Independent Report Reveals
Read on to learn more about this model of care.
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From Contraceptives to Colonoscopies Feds Clarify What the ACA Covers
To help clear up any confusion about what preventative health benefits are covered by the Affordable Care Act, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury […]
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Review Your Open Payments Reports
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Open Payments program collects data from drug and device manufacturers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) about payments they make to physicians and […]
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Have You Considered Joining a Patient Safety Organization?
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enacted the Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act, which creates a voluntary reporting program in which health care providers can share […]
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In the News
HHS Takes Strong Steps To Address Opioid-Drug Related Overdose, Death and Dependence, HHS Press Release, 3-26-15 Affordable Care Act Hasn’t Overwhelmed Doctors, Study Finds, USA Today, 3-24-15 CDC: Uninsured Drop […]
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NCMS President Meets with White House Staff
North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) President Robert E. Schaaf, MD, FACR and NCMS CEO Robert W. Seligson were in Washington, D.C. last week to discuss policy issues like reforms to […]
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In the News
Injured Workers Suffer As ‘Reforms’ Limit Workers’ Compensation Benefits, NPR, 3-4-15 US Faces 90,000 Doctor Shortage by 2025, Medical School Association Warns, The Washington Post, 3-3-15 Poll Explores Our Perception […]
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Move Toward ‘Pay for Quality’ Accelerates With HHS Announcement
See how these new goals and timetable may affect you.
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