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2013 Leadership College Nomination Period Ends Today
Today, August 10, 2012, is the last day to submit nominations for the 2013 NCMS Leadership College. The College enhances physicians’ core aptitudes to excel as leaders within organized medicine, hospitals, […]
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Congresswoman Ellmers Assembles a Healthcare Advisory Council
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers has announced the formation of a healthcare advisory council, primarily comprised of physicians and other healthcare providers from her Congressional District (District 2). The purpose of the council […]
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NCMS House of Delegates Resolutions Due by September 12
In accordance with the NCMS Bylaws, all resolutions to be considered by the House of Delegates (HOD) at its annual meeting in October must be submitted at least forty-five (45) days […]
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Member News: Elizabeth Kanof, MD Receives AMA-YPS Young at Heart Award
The American Medical Association Young Physicians Section (AMA-YPS) recognized Elizabeth Kanof, MD, last month at the 2012 AMA Annual Meeting with its Young at Heart Award. This recognition is presented annually […]
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Supreme Court Upholds Mandate, Limits Medicaid Expansion
On Thursday, the US Supreme Court announced its long-anticipated decision in a series of cases challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.
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NCMS Encourages Congress to Address Ongoing Healthcare Delivery Challenges
It is apparent the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Now, the future of PPACA is thrust back into the political […]
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Notice of Intent (NOI) for CMS’ Advance Payment ACO Model Due June 29
The NOI deadline is fast approaching for those physicians interested in becoming eligible to apply for the Advance Payment Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Model through CMS.
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Primary Care Physicians: Provide Your Feedback on PCMH & Meaningful Use
The NCMS and other partners are interested in getting feedback on primary care physicians’ needs and experience with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition and achieving Meaningful Use requirements.
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Emergency Rule: Certified Nurse Midwives Permitted To Practice Without Physician Supervision
On June 7, 2012, the North Carolina Midwifery Joint Committee adopted an emergency rule permitting unsupervised practice by Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) who experience an “unexpected” termination of their collaborative practice agreement.
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DMA Grants NCMS and NCAPA’s Direct Enrollment Petition
For several months, the NCMS and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) have been actively involved in making sure that the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) moves forward with the proper rulemaking processes in requiring direct enrollment for physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). Read on to review the latest action…
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