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Focus on Health System Reform: Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) has existed since 2009 with the passage of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act. The Affordable Care Act of 2010 expanded the MACPAC. Read on to learn more…
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State Health Plan Likely Target as Legislators Eye Budget Shortfall
Recent published reports indicate that significant changes are likely in the state employee health plan when the General Assembly convenes in January.
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Webinars Added to Help Physicians Prepare for Payer Audits
Two November 16 webinars on “Could your practice be at risk for a payer audit?” were over-booked, so the AMA is now offering three additional opportunities to attend the live […]
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North Carolina among States Selected for CMS Demo Project
North Carolina is among eight states selected to participate in a demonstration project designed to “evaluate the effectiveness of doctors and other health care professionals across the care system working […]
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CMS Launches Center for Innovation
As created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week established the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. The […]
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Final 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule Available
The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has posted the final 2011 Physician Fee Schedule. You can view it at http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2010-27969_PI.pdf.
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Buncombe County Medical Society Hosts Candidate Forum
On Thursday, October 28, 2010, the Buncombe County Medical Society (BCMS) hosted a large crowd of physicians at the Asheville Double Tree hotel for a local political forum. A dozen candidates for North […]
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November 11 Webinar Features Patient Centered Medical Home
The NCMS Foundation and Medical Group Managers are jointly sponsoring a webinar on the Patient Centered Medical Home on Thursday, November 11, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. The presenters are Gregory […]
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State Health Director Speaks to House of Delegates
Dr. Jeffrey P. Engel, M.D., North Carolina State Health Director, spoke to the NCMS House of Delegates this morning at the 156th Annual Meeting. Dr. Engel stressed the important role […]
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Focus on Health Care Reform: New Administrative Offices
Review a a list of new key offices within HHS and CMS that were created by the Affordable Care Act.
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