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Is Your Practice in Compliance? FTC to Enforce Red Flags Rule Starting June 1
In late 2008, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a set of regulations, known collectively as the “Red Flags Rule,” requiring certain entities to develop and implement written identity theft […]
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Staff Rounds: Your NCMS At Work For You
Current events/meetings involving NCMS staff working on your behalf: Date Event/Organization More Information Staff 5/14-17 NCMS Board of Directors/Leadership College Retreat Robert Seligson Steve Keene Don Wall Shawn Scott Linda […]
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Lawyer at Plaintiffs’ Firm on Hospital Board: Cumberland Doctors Take Action
A new trustee on the governing board of Cape Fear Valley Health System has stirred some controversy, as doctors worry over potential conflict of interest due to the board member’s work as a lawyer at a plaintiffs’ firm.
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NCMS Dismisses Compliance Dispute With BCBSNC Over October 2009 Contract Addendum
In December 2009, the NCMS filed a settlement compliance dispute against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) in reference to a contract addendum that BCBSNC issued last year. BCBSNC, with input from the NCMS and other organizations, recently crafted a more acceptable addendum, leading the NCMS to dismiss the compliance dispute.
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Staff Rounds: Your NCMS At Work for You
Date Event/Organization More Information Staff 5/3 UnitedHealthcare Meeting with Regional Representatives Chip Baggett Conor Brockett 5/3 Association Executives of NC Alan Skipper 5/4 Inclusive Health NC’s high risk pool […]
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Webinar To Feature “Patient Centered Medical Homes”
“There’s No Place Like Home–Have Patient Centered Medical Homes Found the Right Neighborhood?” This webinar focuses on the underlying principles, aspirational goals, and practical realities of the Patient Centered Medical […]
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Nominations Wanted for Leadership Positions
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations from physician members for NCMS leadership positions that will become vacant in 2010. The deadline for receiving all nominations is July […]
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Wilmington Physician Is FSMB Chair-Elect
Janelle A. Rhyne, MD, of Wilmington is Chair-Elect of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). She was elected at the FSMB’s Annual Meeting in Chicago last weekend. An internist […]
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NC Ob/Gyn and ACOG Hold Joint Annual Meeting
The NC Ob/Gyn Society and the NC Section/ACOG held their joint 2010 Annual Meeting April 23-25 at the Grandover in Greensboro, NC. The meeting featured a keynote address by Senator […]
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Nominees Sought for Physician Community Service Award
The North Carolina Medical Society is accepting nominations for the E. Harvey Estes, Jr., MD, Physician Community Service Award. This award is designed to provide recognition of the many and […]
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