Medicaid/Medicare
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Political Pulse for Feb. 8, 2019: Medicaid Transformation
This week was largely focused on Medicaid Transformation with the announcement that NC DHHS awarded four statewide contracts and one regional contract to manage the state’s Medicaid program. Learn more […]
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Start the New Year with Some Good News
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Benefits recently announced that they have submitted a state plan amendment (SPA) to the Centers for Medicare and […]
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NC Population Health Collaborative Presentations Available Online
Attendees at the last NC Population Health Collaborative meeting of 2018, held Dec. 12, at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, participated in a poverty simulation led by Alisahah J. Cole, […]
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Collaborative Care Model Key to Integrating Physical and Behavioral Health
In response to requests and in preparation for the state’s shift to Medicaid managed care, the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) recently approved collaborative care codes to […]
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Review the 2019 Medicare Part D Opioid Policies
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently shared “A Prescriber’s Guide to the New Medicare Part D Opioid Overutilization Policies for 2019.” Be ready for 2019. Review the […]
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The Importance of Becoming An Advanced Medical Home
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) introduced their Advanced Medical Home (AMH) program earlier this summer as the “primary vehicle for care management delivery” for Medicaid managed […]
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Sec. Cohen Updates Legislative Committee on Medicaid Transformation
On Monday, Nov. 26, NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen updated the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice on the progress […]
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What CMS’ 2019 Physician Fee Schedule May Mean For You
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule makes a number of important changes to physician payment policies, including how evaluation and […]
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Medicaid Transformation Legislative Oversight Committee
The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice met on November 26, 2018. The meeting documents can be viewed here. Hurricane Update DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen provided […]
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CMS Releases Final Rule for the 2019 Quality Payment Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued its policies for Year 3 (2019) of the Quality Payment Program via the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule. […]
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