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Duke and Duke-NUS Forge New Frontiers in Climate Health Research with S$1...
For the first time in its 18-year history, this year’s Research Collaboration Pilot Project grants initiative is dedicated entirely to climate-related health research, emphasizing the partnership’s...
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In Memoriam: NCMS Past President Dr. Henry James Carr, Jr.
Dr. Henry James Carr, Jr. August 27, 1929 – February 22, 2025 NCMS Past President Dr. Henry James Carr, Jr. died February 22, 2025 at the age of 95 (Royal Hall Funeral Home) — Dr. Henry James Carr,...
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Rep. Greg Murphy, MD with Updates from Eastern NC and Washington, DC
Dr. Greg Murphy Representative Greg Murphy (R-NC District 3) issued his latest updates from Eastern NC and from Washington, DC. They include a visit from a delegation from the NCMS to talk about...
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As Prior Authorization Burden Grows, So Does Momentum for Change
AMA: Physicians must show legislators how prior authorization harms patients. Then they need to tell them again—with the data to back it up *Links to NCMS efforts on prior authorization are at end of...
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Family Ties: IDD Caucus finds inspiration close to home
Rep. Zach Hawkins pictured with family family members (Photo courtesy of Rep. Hawkins) Family Ties: IDD Caucus Finds Inspiration Close to Home (NC Insider, Matthew Sasser) — When Rep. Zach Hawkins...
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ICYMI: North Carolina Doctors, Patients, Lawmakers Call for Health Insurance...
An attempt to limit insurers’ use of prior authorization is expected to be a top priority this session for a bipartisan group of North Carolina state lawmakers. That’s likely to provoke a battle with...
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11 Dead After Supplemental Shakes Linked to Listeria Cases in 21 States...
(photo: FDA) (WTV), FDA) — Frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and other institutions are being recalled after a listeria outbreak in 21 states that has caused 11 deaths, according to the Federal...
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UNC: A Fresh Approach to Family-Centered Care for Adult ICUs
Co-led by UNC School of Medicine’s David Y. Hwang, MD, newly released updated guidelines from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) reveal how family centered care for adult ICUs is paramount...
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AMA Survey: Physicians Say Prior Authorization Stands in the Way of Medically...
Physicians surveyed by the AMA say that PA can cause care delays or force patients to abandon treatment. They warn denials could increase as insurers adopt AI to review claims. (HealthcareDive,...
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Make Your Plans Now! NC AHEC Medicaid Managed Care Webinar
Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours NC Medicaid Initiatives & Updates Thursday, March 6 noon – 1pm Please join us on Thursday, March 6 from noon to 1pm to hear about NC Medicaid initiatives...
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First Death Reported in Measles Outbreak, First Measles Death in U.S. Since 2015
An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak (AP, Devi Shastri) — A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late...
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NCMS Joins Long List of Medical Societies and Associations to Urge U.S....
The following is a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer. The North Carolina...
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Save Room For Cake! New Study Sheds Light on Why We Always Seem to Have Room...
Why Sweets Are Enticing Even After a Big Meal If you have a sweet tooth, you’ve probably said something along the lines of “there’s always room for dessert.” Well, that saying has some real science...
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Sen. Thom Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis, alongside Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), introduced the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act,...
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DHHS: 1 Dead in NC from Listeria Outbreak
A Listeria outbreak linked to recalled frozen supplemental shakes has resulted in one death in North Carolina and at least 12 deaths nationwide (WRAL, DHHS) — One person in North Carolina has died...
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Duke, UNC Hospitals Rated Among World’s Best
World’s Best Hospitals 2025 (Newsweek, Alexis Kayser) — Few decisions carry more weight than selecting a hospital for yourself or a loved one. This choice is often made while feeling unwell or after a...
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JAMA Investigation: Medicaid Spending and Health-Related Social Needs in the...
Original Investigation February 27, 2025 Medicaid Spending and Health-Related Social Needs in the North Carolina Healthy Opportunities Pilots Program Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH1,2; Jessica...
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Capitol Chronicle: NC Neurologists Go To Capitol Hill
February 26, 2025 North Carolina Neurologists go to Capitol Hill Over the dates of February 23-25, 2025, neurologists from across the country traveled to Washington, DC for the annual congressional...
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Dr. Jack Allison to Give Lecture at ECU. “The Convergence of Emergency...
“The Convergence of Emergency Medicine and Public Health: To Brody via Africa and Beyond” Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:30pm Presented by Jack Allison, MD/MPH, FACEP, FACPM The in-person lecture will...
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Happy Birthday to All These NCMS Members!
Grab your party hats and noisemakers and let’s celebrate! Happy birthday to all of these NCSM members! Robert B. Abrahams, DO Yousef S. Abumostafa, MD Ian Adam, MD Mia R. Adkins, MD Amir Aghajanian,...
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