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NCGA Session for Hurricane Relief Funding
The Joint Appropriations Committee meeting met at 5:00pm October 15, 2018. SB 3 – 2018 Hurricane Florence Disaster Recovery Act Sen. Brent Jackson (R-Sampson) and Rep. Nelson Dollar (R-Wake) presented […]
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After the Storm: The Story of Two Medical Practices in Eastern NC
G & G Healthcare, Cerro Gordo Running a medical practice in poor, rural eastern North Carolina is not easy, but for one physician it is the culmination of his dream. […]
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Exercise Your Power – Vote for 2019 NCMS Leadership
All active North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) members received an email last Thursday, Oct. 4, with a unique link to cast their ballot for NCMS leadership. Unfortunately, voter turnout has […]
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Final Countdown Begins: LEAD Health Care Conference Is Next Week!
Only a few days remain to register for the LEAD Health Care Conference, which will convene next Thursday in Raleigh. Don’t miss this educational opportunity (over 10 hours of CME […]
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NCMB Seeks Input On Statement Regarding Signing Death Certificates
The North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) would like to hear from physicians and PAs about its proposed position statement on clinicians’ obligation to sign death certificates. Feedback is due no […]
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Appalachian Regional Begins NCMS Leadership Training Program
The Advancing Leaders Program, a customized course designed specifically for Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS), launched last week with 21 scholars seeking to hone their leadership skills. The curriculum, specially […]
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Checks Finally Coming Through for Vaccine Underpayments
The $10-$12 million in underpayments for vaccine administration in 2013 and 2014 are beginning to arrive in mailboxes of pediatric practices. The underpayment affected approximately 2.5 million vaccinations administered to […]
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Planning Ahead for the 2019 Legislative Session
While January 2019 may seem far away, the start of the North Carolina General Assembly’s long legislative session will be here before you know it. Now is the time to […]
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Help Your Patients Choose Wisely
Choosing Wisely® in North Carolina, which aims to reduce health care waste by helping patients make smart and effective health care choices, now offers a new tool to help achieve […]
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Congress Agrees On Legislation To Address Opioid Epidemic
Last week, the United State House passed H.R. 6, the “SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act,” by a vote of 393 to 8, and the Senate followed suit, passing H.R. […]
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