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Join the Community Alternatives Program Fall Provider Webinar
NC Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) will host a Fall Provider webinar on Community Alternatives Program (CAP) services Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Providers...
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North Carolina Hospitals See Surge in Pediatric Pneumonia Cases
‘A-typical pneumonia’ is landing more children in Triangle-area hospitals for treatment. Mycoplasma pneumonia, often referred to as ‘a-typical pneumonia’ is landing more children in Triangle-area...
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Diabetes Performance Improvement in Primary Care
Diabetes Performance Improvement in Primary Care – Enduring Online Self-Paced Learning Free for the first 100 to register! Complete at your own pace This educational activity aims to inform the...
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Join the American Indian Respiratory Health Initiative Fireside Chat and...
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday,...
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HHS Releases Sexually Transmitted Infections Progress Report and Herpes...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2021–2023 Progress Report – PDF for the Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan for the United States: 2021–2025....
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Hurricane Helene Disaster Response: Help for Helpers. Because You are NOT Alone!
In a disaster, it’s essential that first responders and volunteers have the resources they need—when and where they need them. If you are a first responder or volunteer experiencing stress,...
View ArticleIt’s ‘Easier for You’ to Renew Your 2025 NCMS Membership
The immediate crisis caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina has subsided. Now, the long journey to full recovery is beginning. Included on your 2025 invoice is a spot to Round Up...
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Will Hurricane Helene Impact Drop in NC Drug Overdose Deaths?
Naloxone, an overdose reversal drug. Photo credit: Liora Engel-Smith. As drug experts parse the data trying to understand the factors that could contribute to a sudden drop in overdose deaths, harm...
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Announces Closure
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV)—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mecklenburg County announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13, that it will permanently close at 7 p.m....
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UNC Hospitals See Spike in Walking Pneumonia Cases in Children. What You...
A boy lies in bed while his temperature is checked. (photo: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels) A national spike in walking pneumonia cases is being reflected in the Triangle. (WUNC, Abigail Celoria) — UNC...
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CDC: Black Infant Mortality Rate More Than Double Rate Among White Infants
Black infants died at a rate of 10.9 deaths per 1,000 live births, the CDC said. (ABC News, Mary Kekatos and Dr. Harika Rayala) — Infant mortality rates remained relatively unchanged from 2022 to...
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Don’t Miss this Leadership Opportunity! Deadline for Applications is November...
Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Become a Healthcare Leader! Register for a Leadership Program Today Deadline to apply is November 30, 2024 The NCMS Kanof Institute for Physician Leaders presents the...
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Shine-A-Light on Lung Cancer Event is Tuesday. Make Plans to Attend Today!
Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers in America, and it is the leading cause of cancer deaths annually. The American Cancer Society estimates about 234,580 new cases of lung...
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Make Plans Now! Join NCMS for 2025 National Advocacy Conference
Registration is open! Make your plans today to join us in Washington, DC for the AMA’s 2025 National Advocacy Conference 2025 National Advocacy Conference February 10-12, 2025 / Washington, DC...
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NC Receives National Award for Medicaid Expansion
NC Medicaid is the recipient of the National Association of Medicaid Directors’ 2024 Spotlight Award. RALEIGH — NC Medicaid is the recipient of the National Association of Medicaid Directors’ 2024...
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Manteo Healthcare Task Force Talks Project VBOT, Applauds NCMS Work in Outer...
NCMS Preceptor Hub is in partnership with Manteo Community Health Center in Manteo, Engelhard, and Ocracoke (photo: The Coastland Times) The Manteo Healthcare Task Force met with NCMS’s Franklin...
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NC Radiological Society Virtual Breast Imaging Review Course (Jan. 17-19, 2025)
Date/Time Date(s) – January 17, 2025 – January 19, 2025 Time TBA Save the date for the NC Radiological Society Virtual Breast Imaging Review Course! January 17-19, 2025 – Virtual The post NC...
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Amazing Turnout for NCMS Social in Cary!
The final NCMS Social of 2024 draws big crowd despite bad weather! CARY — The final NCMS Social or Regional Meeting is in the books and it was fantastic! This time it was fun for members and guest,...
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ALL IN: First Round of Wellbeing First Champion Award Recipients Recognized!
At the North Carolina Medical Society’s LEAD Conference Gala, hospitals and health systems that completed Phase 1 of ALL IN: Caring for North Carolina’s Caregivers initiative were honored on-stage....
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URGENT: Impending Medicare Physician Payment Cut Is Looming
U R G E N T Impending Medicare Physician Payment Cuts Impact Survey For four consecutive years, Medicare providers have experienced annual payment cuts, while the costs of maintaining a practice...
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