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NCMS Recommends Clarification by NC Medical Board on e-Prescribing
The NCMS met recently with representatives of the NC Medical Board to discuss elements of the Board’s position statement entitled ‘Writing of Prescriptions’ that appear to discourage or prohibit licensees from e-prescribing controlled substances.
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NC House Sets Budget Schedule for 2012 Session
Earlier this week the North Carolina House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (HHS) met to continue its discussion of the upcoming short session. General Assembly leaders have indicated a […]
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More Trouble Ahead for Mental Health
During the 2011 session, the NCMS reported to you on another round of mental health reforms outlined in HB 916. The bill sought to transition Local Management Entities (LMEs) into Managed Care […]
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Upgraded Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment System to Take Effect in June
The Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) announced last week that the North Carolina Medicaid Incentive Payment System (NC-MIPS) will be updated to assist health care professionals in applying for and […]
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Residency Programs Join NCMS For Free
The NCMS offers dues-exempt enrollment for residents and fellows who enroll as part of an accredited residency training program.
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Palmetto GBA: Fix for Denied PA and NP Medicare Claims Coming this Week
Palmetto GBA (Government Business Administration) has informed the NCMS that the problem causing claims denials for Medicare patient office visits handled by physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) should be fixed this week.
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Special Report: DHHS Secretary Cansler Resigns
The head of the state’s largest governmental department is stepping down effective January 31, 2012. Lanier Cansler, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was appointed by […]
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Congress Approves Two Month Patch to SGR
Today Congress approved a mere 2 month patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. Please take a moment to send another e-mail to your Senators and Congressman to let […]
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Thank You for Your Referral: NCMS Members Recruiting Members
The North Carolina Medical Society would like to thank to the following physicians for referring new members in 2011.* G. Hadley Calloway, MD (2 referrals) Austin R. Cannon Brian R. Forrest, MD […]
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Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Timeline
Section 3022 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) mandates the creation of the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The Shared Savings Program establishes the goals of providing better […]
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