Judicial News
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Benefits of Tort Reform Legislation Are Now Apparent
Recent data reveal a downward trend in malpractice cases.
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NCMS’ Statement On US Supreme Court’s Ruling on King v. Burwell
Read the NCMS’ reaction to this much anticipated ruling on the Affordable Care Act.
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In the News
Prescription Drug Spending Jumps 13% To Record $374 billion in 2014, The Los Angeles Times, 4-14-15 Oncologists Weigh In On Ken Burns’ Cancer Documentary, MedPage Today, 4-13-15 Survey: Nearly 9 […]
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In the News
Supreme Court Ruling On Affordable Care Act Could Leave Thousands In North Carolina Without Insurance, The Fayetteville Observer, 3-15-15 Funding, Focus Lacking for Health Care That Gets Results, USA Today, […]
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Supreme Court’s Ruling Will Have Repercussions
NC Dental Board v. FTC decision may impact regulation of medicine.
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NCMS Judicial Endorsements — Make Your Vote Count for Health Care
Physicians have a big stake in judicial elections! Judicial decisions at this level have a great influence on medical privacy, medical malpractice liability, access to medical care, scope of practice, […]
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US Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Impact State Medical Boards
See how a decision in the NC Board of Dental Examiners vs. the Federal Trade Commission case could have a ripple effect in health care.
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Updated NC Medico-Legal Guidelines Now Available
The original, released in 1956, as well as the newly revised and formatted North Carolina Medico-Legal Guidelines are the product of on-going collaboration between the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and […]
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See Who the NCMS PAC Endorsed for NC Judicial Seats
Following many requests from members, the NCMS PAC Board of Directors has endorsed candidates in upcoming elections to the NC Supreme Court and NC Court of Appeals. These endorsements are […]
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Aetna Terminates $120 Million Class Settlement On Underpaid Claims
Late last year, Aetna, Inc. announced a proposed class settlement of up to $120 million over its use of the flawed Ingenix database. The nationwide settlement would have required Aetna […]
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