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Medical Justice offers Red Flags Rule Compliance Program
June 1, 2010 is the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) deadline to enforce a provision of the “red flags” rule. This requires all physicians adopt and implement written plans for the […]
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CMS Holding Conference Calls on RAC Programs
The AMA has informed the NCMS that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting several conference calls on the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) programs.
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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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NCMS Attends Federation of State Medical Boards Annual Meeting
NCMS Health Policy Director Amy Whited attended the Federation of State Medical Boards Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 22-24, 2010. The conference included workshops highlighting issues that affect the regulation […]
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NCMS Addresses NCAP Proposal Which Would Expand Immunizing Pharmacist Services
NCMS staff members Chip Baggett, Melanie Phelps, and Amy Whited participated in a number of meetings this week addressing a proposal by the NC Association of Pharmacists (NCAP) to expand their […]
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Workgroup Addresses Acute Care Bed and OR Needs for NC
NCMS Deputy General Counsel Melanie Phelps participated in the Acute Care Services Workgroup meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. The Workgroup is part of the Acute Care Services Committee of […]
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Midwifery Joint Committee Considers Potential Licensure of Certified Professional Midwives
The North Carolina Midwifery Joint Committee met on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 to continue its study regarding the potential licensure and regulation of Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs). Only Certified Nurse […]
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Medicare Rates Plummet as Congress Fails to Act
Medicare claims hold expires On April 1, the second short-term reprieve from a 21.3 percent Medicare physician payment cut that was scheduled to take effect in 2010 expired, after the […]
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Staff Rounds: Your NCMS Staff at Work for You
Events/meetings in March and April involving NCMS staff working on your behalf. Date Event/Organization Key Issues Covered Staff 3/30 NC Industrial Commission Utilization Review Conor Brockett 3/30 District Legislative Visits […]
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NC Medical Board Continues CME Audit Program
In January, the North Carolina Medical Board began a new audit program to verify that physician licensees accurately report continuing medical education (CME) hours. The Board randomly selects physician licensees […]
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