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New Data Shows Congenital Syphilis Continues to Rise in NC, but Rate of...
72 cases reported in 2023, 10 cases resulted in stillborn or neonatal death (Matthew Sasser, State Affairs Pro) — Cases of congenital syphilis continue to rise in North Carolina, but the rate of...
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CDC: NC Life Expectancy Declining
Rate drops nationally, but at half the rate of NC (David Raynor, The News & Observer) — North Carolina’s average life expectancy declined by more than a year from 76.1 to 74.9 from 2020 to 2021,...
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NCTracks: Upcoming Changes to Service Location Management
Effective August 25, 2024, providers will no longer be able to modify an existing service location address in NCTracks. Instead, a new service location must be created for address changes. The Begin...
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Conflict Management: Must-Have Skill for New Leaders Webinar
Conflict Management: Must-Have Skill for New Leaders September 19, 2024 Noon-1 p.m. Being able to manage conflict as a leader is a critical skill for success. When conflict is managed...
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Overwork, Stress, Depression: Where Do the Healers Go for Help?
Mark your calendar for an important program on mental health and support resources for healthcare providers. Overwork, Stress, Depression: Where Do the Healers Go for Help? Thursday, October 10 at...
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A Paw Print Sticker on Your Mailbox? Leave It!
Mail Carriers face the risks of a nip, bite, or even a vicious attack while delivering mail and packages each day. Aggressive dog behavior poses a serious threat to Postal Service employees. In...
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Register Now! Sustainability of the HIV/AIDS Response – Getting to 2030 & Beyond
The state of the HIV/AIDs endemic is reaching a critical point requiring evaluation of the current state of the global response, progress made thus far, and planning for post-2030 goals. The...
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Capitol Chronicle: Join NCMS for the 2025 National Advocacy Conference in...
Capitol Chronicle: Join NCMS for 2025 National Advocacy Conference in Washington The AMA’s National Advocacy Conference is scheduled for February 10-12, 2025. This yearly event offers an...
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NCMS Member Named Vice President of Physician Services at UNC Health Caldwell
Bradley Christoph, DO, MPH, MS NCMS member Bradley Christoph, DO, MPH, MS, has been announced as the new Vice President of Physician Services at UNC Health Caldwell! Dr. Christoph serves the...
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Child Fatality Task Force Readies for Submission of Annual Report to General...
Intentional Death, Unintentional Death, and Perinatal Health Subcommittees Meet in Coming Months (State Affairs Pro, Matthew Sasser) — The Child Fatality Task Force will convene in a series of...
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Eli Lilly to Sell Zepbound Directly to Consumers Without Insurance Coverage
(Photo: Shelby Knowles/Bloomberg via Getty Images) New Option is self-pay only and will not participate in insurance (ABC, Katie Kindelan) — People who are in need of weight loss medications but do...
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No-Cost COVID-19 Tests Available Through Mail Again Soon
On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. U.S. households will be able to order up to...
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NC Medicaid Clarifies Clinical Coverage Policies on Respiratory Equipment and...
In response to recent policy and billing questions, NC Medicaid would like to clarify that respiratory supplies needed to conduct a Home Sleep Tests (HST) or Unattended Sleep Study are not covered...
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Register Now! NC Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours: Hot Topics
Register now for September’s Virtual Office Hours on Provider Enrollment! Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours: NC Medicaid Provider Enrollment Hot Topics Thursday, September 5 5:30 p.m. Learn...
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The 2024 Paris Paralympics Have Begun! Meet Some of the Athletes from NC
17th Summer Paralympic Games Run Through September 8 The 2024 Summer Paralympic Games are off with a spectacular start in Paris. Elite athletes from around the world are competing in sports ranging...
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NC Ag Commissioner Responds to Bird Flu in NC
“I wish I had paid a lot more attention in genetics when I was in college,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler (State Affairs Pro, Clifton Dowell) — The threat of a deadly new pandemic...
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FDA Approves First Automated Insulin Delivery System for People with Type 2...
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Insulet’s Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system for people with Type 2 diabetes. Photo by Insulet The expanded use is for those 18 and older...
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Your Vote is Your Voice! Make Sure It’s Heard Loud and Clear!
As healthcare providers, you have a unique perspective on the challenges facing your communities. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial that your voices are heard at the polls. With the upcoming...
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WakeMed Named Best Hospital for Bariatric Surgery
WakeMed Cary Hospital was recently recognized as one of the best hospitals in the nation for bariatric surgery. Money Magazine’s editorial team analyzed 125,000 data metrics to determine the top 75...
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Join the 2024–25 NACHC Community Health Center Climate Action Incubator
Do you work in a community health center in the United States? Are you interested in pursuing decarbonization measures for your health center for a cleaner, greener community? Are you interested in...
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