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Drexdal Pratt Appointed to Head DHSR
NC DHHS Secretary Lanier Cansler announced July 22 the appointment of Drexdal Pratt as the new director of the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) effective August 1, 2010. Pratt […]
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New Physician Licensing Rules Effective August 1, 2010
The North Carolina Medical Board will have new licensing rules effective August 1, 2010. The new rules will conform the Board’s licensing regulations to current practice and language and incorporate policy changes approved by the Board.
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Final Rule for Meaningful Use Announced
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published in the Federal Register a final rule on meaningful use as part of an effort to expand the use of electronic health records (EHR).
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Letter to NCMB Addresses Advertising of Specialty and Board Certification
The NCMS has sent a letter to the NC Medical Board (NCMB) regarding the Board’s proposed rule about advertising of specialty and board certification. Before preparing the letter, the NCMS […]
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Legislative Update: Clock Ticking on 2010 Budget Negotiations
The North Carolina General Assembly is moving quickly to wrap up 2010-2011 budget negotiations. While there is no set date that the General Assembly will adjourn, both House and Senate leadership have publicly stated that they hope to pass a budget by early July
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PECOS Enrollment Deadlines Clarified
An Interim Final Rule published in May by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) seems to require that any physician who refers or orders Medicare services to be enrolled in the Provider Enrollment, […]
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Are You Prepared for the “RAC Attack?”
Want to learn more about how to defend yourself against the “RAC Attack?” The RAC audits can substantially impact health care organizations, but strategic planning and preparation can help mitigate […]
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Medical Board Continues to Consider Draft Policy on Telemedicine
The Policy Committee of the North Carolina Medical Board is currently reviewing a draft policy on Telemedicine. As a result of public comment received at the committee’s last meeting, the Board has […]
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Dr. Willson Re-Elected at AMA 2010 Annual Meeting
NCMS Past President Charles F. Willson, MD, was elected to a second four-year term on the ten-member AMA Council on Medical Service during the AMA 2010 Annual Meeting in Chicago […]
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FTC Extends Enforcement Deadline for Identity Theft Red Flags Rule
At the request of several Members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission is further delaying enforcement of the “Red Flags” Rule through December 31, 2010, while Congress considers legislation that would affect the scope of entities covered by the Rule.
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