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NCMS Board Takes Position on House Health Care Reform Bill
As President Obama visited Raleigh Wednesday for a Town Hall meeting on health care reform, the NCMS Board of Directors sent a letter to the North Carolina Congressional Delegation about […]
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Legislative Brief Highlights Important Actions that Impact Physicians from the 2009 Session
The NCMS confronted challenging circumstances and achieved a number of significant successes during the 2009 Legislative Session. These successes were the result of an engaged membership, strong legislative relationships and […]
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CMS Documents Cover ASCs, EMTALA, Infection Control and Use of EHRs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued several important documents of interest to physicians concerning ambulatory surgical centers, EMTALA requirements and options during a disaster, infection control compliance […]
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BCBSNC Joint Advisory Group Compiles List of Issues
The Joint Advisory Group or “JAG” was formed as a result of the lawsuit settlement agreement between BCBSNC and North Carolina physicians to discuss issues arising from or related to […]
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Quality-Related Programs & HIT Presentations
The new State Employees’ Health Plan (SHP) NC HealthSmart Program was among four quality-related updates presented to the NCMS Quality of Care and Performance Improvement Committee on August 7, 2009 […]
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Read More About Senate Bill 958 – “Disciplinary Proceedings/NC Medical Board”
Legislation sponsored by Senator Martin Nesbitt (D, Buncombe) to address shortcomings in the law governing due process at the NC Medical Board was given a favorable report by the House […]
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Handouts from the August 5 Meeting with CMS and the RAC Contractor
RAC Provider Contact Form (Excel spreadsheet) Request for Contact Information (Word file) Provider Medical Record (MR) Submission Requirements (Word file) Presentation slides (PowerPoint) Bio of Dr. James Lee (Word)
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NCMS Drafts Letter to State Health Coordinating Council Regarding Proposed 2010 State Medical Facilities Plan
The State Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) held its final public hearing on the proposed 2010 North Carolina State Medical Facilities Plan in Raleigh on July 31. Physicians and NCMS staff […]
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Major Legislation Enacted Calling for Fairness in Managed Care Contracts
Dear NCMS Members: On Wednesday, July 10, Senate Bill 877 “Health Plan Provider Contracts / Transparency” was passed by the NC General Assembly to address some of the unfair business […]
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