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View ArticleSocial Media is at it Again! NC Dermatologist Debunk This Current Trend.
Dermatologists are warning patients of all ages not to heed the advice of some trending social media clips claiming sunscreen increases cancer risk. NCMS member and dermatologist Dr. Beth Goldstein...
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NIH Launches New Pilot that Integrates Clinical Research with Community-based...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is investing approximately $30 million in total over fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to pilot a national primary care research network that integrates clinical...
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In Memoriam: NCMS Life Member William Woodard McLendon, M.D.
William Woodard McLendon, M.D. October 29, 1930 – June 8, 2024 William Woodard “Bill” McLendon, MD (image credit: UNC) NCMS Life member Dr. William Woodard “Bill” McLendon died Saturday, June 8th. He...
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NCMS Member Dr. Martin Palmeri Featured in Article on HCA in Barron’s Magazine
HCA Acquired Mission Hospital in 2019, Dr. Martin Palmeri Speaks Out (From Barron’s Magazine, June 14, 2024, Catherine Dunn) — When HCA Healthcare inked an agreement to buy the main hospital in...
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Leadership Opportunity: NC Professionals Health Program Board of Directors
The NCMS has the opportunity to appoint 2 members to the NC Professionals Health Program (NCPHP) Board of Directors. Learn more about responsibilities of NCPHP Board members. Since 1988, NCPHP has...
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NC Hospital Recognized as a Best Hospital for Cardiac Care
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has been recognized by Money as one of the best hospitals for cardiac care in 2024. This prestigious recognition underscores Moore Regional’s commitment to...
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Measles: Stories from the Frontlines
Join the CDC and AMA on Thursday, June 27 at 2:00 pm ET (1:00 pm CT) for a panel discussion on preventing widespread measles exposure in health care settings in the upcoming webinar, “Measles:...
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NCMS Members Named Best Spine Surgeons in America
Newsweek has released its annual list of the 150 best spine surgeons in the U.S. for 2024 and several NCMS members made the list! A HUGE congratulations to these members: Gurvinder Deol, MD,...
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NCDHHS Launches Public Dashboard on Enrollment in NC Medicaid
New Dashboard Tracks Monthly Enrollment in NC Medicaid The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) launched a new public dashboard in December 2023 to track monthly...
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Are You Ready for NCMS LEAD 2024? It’s Our 175th Anniversary!
SAVE THE DATE 2024 Marks the 175th Anniversary of the North Carolina Medical Society! We’re planning a sensational celebration in honor of this milestone occasion, and we want you to be a part of it!...
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NC Institution Gains “First in the World” Recognition
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has achieved a significant milestone in the treatment of chronic venous obstruction by becoming the first institution to successfully use the...
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Spaces Still Available for 2024 AMPAC Campaign School
AMPAC is excited to announce that the 2024 Campaign School will be returning in-person July 25-28 at the AMA offices in Washington, DC and registration is now open! Running an effective campaign...
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$31.7 Billion Proposed State Budget Includes $9 Million to Increase Medicaid...
Will Physicians See Medicaid Provider Rates Go Up in New NC Budget? The North Carolina House of Representatives released a budget proposal June 17. In addition to raising salaries for state employees...
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NCMS Member Invited Speaker at ACP Japan Chapter Scientific Session
NCMS member Marion McCrary MD, FACP, FAMWA, a member of Duke’s department of Medicine, division of General Internal Medicine, will be an invited speaker at the ACP Japan chapter Scientific Session,...
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Medical Marijuana Legislation Revived for Second Year in a Row
North Carolina Senate looks poised to pass legislation to legalize medical marijuana (The North Carolina Medical Society Position on Cannabis included in this story) The Compassionate Care Act is...
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Learning Opportunity: HIPAA Privacy & Security Training
This online, self-paced HIPAA Privacy & Security Training course will provide information on understanding the law and developing best practices within your office to ensure compliance. The...
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NCDHHS Launches New Toolkit to Share Disaster-Specific Mental Health Resources
Tips, guidance, and resources to support mental and emotional health before, during and after a disaster (NC DHHS) — Natural disasters and incidents of mass violence continue to impact individuals,...
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Time is Running Out! NC Medicaid Needs to Hear from Enrolled Providers.
All primary care and ob/gyn providers enrolled in the Medicaid program are asked to respond to the request you should have received to complete a satisfaction survey. Below is a notice from NC Medicaid...
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