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Hurricane Helene: Fact vs. Rumor
There are many false reports and misinformation being shared on social media about the response to Hurricane Helene The NC Department of Public Safety has issued the following report after...
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Statewide Initiative to Promote Diabetes Prevention Efforts by Leveraging...
A statewide effort to support diabetes prevention efforts with a physician champion initiative resulted in increased physician outreach, patient identification resources, and referrals to the National...
View ArticleUrgent! NCMS and NCMB Impact Surveys Needed for Western North Carolina Practices
NCMS CEO Chip Baggett on the importance of completing these two surveys The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is working closely with the North Carolina Office of Emergency Services to assess the...
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Hurricane Helene Mental Health Support Resources
The impact of Hurricane Helene is felt far beyond the physical devastation. The emotional toll has left many individuals and communities grappling with anxiety, loss, and uncertainty. Below are...
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NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley Joins Governor Roy...
NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley toured Mitchell and Yancey counties with Governor Roy Cooper on Tuesday, surveying storm damage, meeting with community members and thanking...
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State Lawmakers Meeting Today to Pass a $273 Million Disaster Relief Bill for...
The current balance of the state’s rainy day fund is $4.75 billion State lawmakers will meet in Raleigh Wednesday to pass a $273 million disaster relief bill to help western North Carolina communities...
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Critical Update from SBA on Helene Recovery Resources. Webinar 10/10/24
Webinar: SBA Resources for All Businesses Impacted by Helene A critical update with the U.S. Small Business Administration on Resources for Helene Recovery Around 25% of businesses fail after a...
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NCMS Practice Impact Survey Results 10/9/24
The North Carolina Medical Society is working closely with the North Carolina Office of Emergency Services to assess the condition of medical practices in Western North Carolina. The data we receive...
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CPT Code Set Keeps Pace with Health Care Technology, Innovation
New health care innovations and technologies are emerging rapidly, and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2025 code set will help physicians keep pace with this quickly evolving landscape...
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Activates Kidney Community...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is helping people obtain and maintain access to critical life-saving services by activating the Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) program and...
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NC Office of EMS Opens State Medical Support Shelters
NC Office of Emergency Medical Services has opened State Medical Support Shelters (SMSS) to manage individuals requiring non-acute medical care by physicians, nurses, etc. All patients MUST be...
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CMS on Beneficiaries Medical Equipment and Supplies Replacement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will permit individuals with Medicare who have lost or realized damage to their durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies...
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NC Lawmakers Pass $273M Helene Relief Bill with Voting Changes to More Counties
Senate Leader Phil Berger, House Speaker Tim Moore and other legislators release initial disaster relief proposal. (Photo: NC Insider, Clifton Dowell) Describe it as a down payment on aid and a way to...
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Gov. Roy Cooper’s Latest on Helene as Others Finally Get Access to Hardest...
Gov. Roy Cooper vowed Wednesday that the state government will continue to provide the resources Western North Carolina communities need to recover from Tropical Storm Helene. “This is a true...
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NCMGMA Salary & Benefits Survey Now Open
2024 NCMGMA Salary & Benefits Survey is Open 75% Completion Grants Complimentary Data Access Complete your survey by November 21st This comprehensive study is designed to bring our members the...
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It’s Almost Time to Cast the Vote for Your NCMS Leadership!
November elections are just around the corner! But before you cast your ballot for POTUS, there’s an important vote happening right here at the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)! Polls will open...
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Behavioral Health Resources Available for People Impacted by Hurricane Helene
“You are not alone, there is always someone to call and someone to respond if you need help with your mental or behavioral health … ” Whether directly or indirectly, millions of people in North...
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Cleanup Crisis Hotline for Western North Carolina
WNC residents can receive free services like cutting fallen trees, tarping roofs and mitigating mold with the help of Crisis Cleanup by calling 844-965-1386. The hotline is open through Friday,...
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NC Legislative Update 10-11-24
N.C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE October 11, 2024 North Carolina General Assembly Passes First Hurricane Disaster Relief Package This Week’s Legislative Session Due to the devastating impact of Hurricane...
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Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat: Hurricane Helene Response and Recovery...
Back Porch Chat: Hurricane Helene Response and Recovery Updates Thursday, October 17 4:00 PM This Back Porch Chat will share Hurricane Helene response and recovery effort updates from NCDHHS and...
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