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Physician Options Regarding Medicare
With a 21.2% decrease in Medicare physician reimbursement looming, the NCMS Resource Center has received numerous calls about the options available to physicians regarding Medicare participation.
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Physician Comment Sought on New Medicaid Form
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Computer Science Corporation (CSC) have developed a working draft for a new Remittance and Status Report for Medicaid claims. […]
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CMS Reorganizes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a proposed plan for realignment. Pending plan approval by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Administration anticipates the changes to take […]
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NC Medicaid Claims to be Audited during 2010
This year, North Carolina is required to participate in an administrative and medical audit of its Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) programs as part of the national Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) program implemented by CMS.
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Medicaid to Implement a Preferred Drug List
The North Carolina Medicaid Program has announced plans to implement a Preferred Drug List (PDL) effective March 15. The General Assembly authorized the creation of a PDL during the 2009 session as a […]
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North Carolina Policy-Watch – Online Resources for Doctors and NC Medical Students
With January’s State of the Union Address re-charting the course of healthcare reform, and with “Medicare” and “Medicaid” perpetually on the tips of lawmakers’ tongues in Raleigh, we thought it […]
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Health Care Community Comments on Medicaid Provider Agreement
The NC Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) recently sought feedback from provider representatives about concerns over the new Medicaid provider agreement. The North Carolina Medical Society, in coordination with other organizations, has submitted a written proposal of suggested changes to the agreement.
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CMS Designates Advanced Imaging Accrediting Bodies
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 requires providers who wish to continue providing advanced imaging services to Medicare patients to obtain accreditation from one of three national organizations by January 1, 2012.
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AMA, AARP, MOAA Target Impending Medicare Crisis
Focusing on looming Medicare physician cuts of 21 percent that begin on March 1, the American Medical Association (AMA), AARP and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) joined together […]
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NCMS Signatory to Letters Concerning SGR and Medicare
The North Carolina Medical Society is among dozens of state and national physician organizations who signed a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) on December 15 calling for a permanent repeal of the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula.
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