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Bowtie Briefing for August 21, 2015
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another Bowtie Briefing. Chip Baggett shares this week’s legislative update, where there were dramatic developments in the Medicaid Reform plan. You can share […]
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Due September 8: NCMS Resolutions for HOD Consideration
The NCMS Annual Meeting will be held October 23-October 24, 2015, at the Grandover Resort, Greensboro, NC. The first session of the House of Delegates is scheduled for Friday, October […]
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NCMB Reminder on Death Certification Protocols
From the North Carolina Medical Board Refusals or delays in certifying patient deaths have real consequences, and the North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) frequently receives phone calls and complaints from […]
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CDC Issues This Season’s Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued its recommendation for the 2015-16 flu vaccine season. Read about them.
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In the News
Will Doctors Soon Be Prescribing Video Games for Mental Health?, NPR, 8-10-15 Ebola Survivors Plagued By Chronic Joint Pain, Eye Problems, NEJM Journal Watch, 8-10-15 Uninsured Rate Down Way More In […]
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Trustees: Medicare Solvent Until 2030
The Medicare Trustees have projected the trust fund that finances Medicare’s hospital insurance coverage will remain solvent until 2030, unchanged from last year, but with an improved long-term outlook from last […]
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Consider Applying to Our Pilot Health Care Leadership and Management Program
The Kanof Institute for Physician Leadership has begun accepting applications for the pilot of its new Health Care Leadership and Management program. The program launches at the end of August […]
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In the News
Another Health Care Data Breach, USA Today, 7-25-15 What the Anthem-Cigna Merger Means for North Carolina Policies, Triangle Business Journal, 7-24-15 VA Has 41,500 Unfilled Medical Jobs Forcing Vets Into […]
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Learning Opportunities
Palmetto GBA will host the next Part B Ask the Contractor Teleconference: ICD-10 — Are You Ready? on Aug. 13, 2015, from 10 to 11 a.m. This call is intended for Part B […]
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HEALTH ALERT: 18 Cases of Illness Due to Heroin Mixed with Clenbuterol
The North Carolina Division of Public Health (NC DPH) currently is investigating 18 cases of illness potentially due to use of heroin mixed with clenbuterol. Reported cases are from four counties […]
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