Collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) of your patients is an important step in providing patient-centered health care.
Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN
Recent Posts
Collecting SOGI data: Resources for your practice
Jun 28, 2022 10:05:12 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in health equity, LGBTQ, SOGI, intake
Building Upon Success - Best Practices in Opioids Prescribing and Management Webinars
May 25, 2022 3:39:36 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in opioid, online learning, prescriptions
Building on the success of previous ‘Lunch and Learn’ offerings to regional primary care practices, Northwest AHEC provided ten online self-paced modules in 2020-2022 on a variety of topics related to Best Practices in Opioid Prescribing and Management.
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Calculator
Apr 6, 2022 4:30:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in COVID-19, cdc
Patients, caregivers, family members exposed to someone with COVID-19 and calling your office asking what they should do?
Extension of NC State of Emergency Temporary Flexibilities
Mar 31, 2022 7:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care
End-date of some flexibilities set to sunset March 31 extended to June 30, 2022
April 7th: National Alcohol Screening Day
Mar 30, 2022 2:45:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in alcohol use, screening
Unhealthy alcohol use is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
Risky drinking is associated with:
- Cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, colon, liver and breast
- Liver disease
- Stroke
- Heart Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Injuries and accidents
- Miscarriages / still birth
- Depression and Suicide
Child Mental Health in Primary Care: Free Consultation
Mar 30, 2022 10:21:36 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in mental health, family medicine, anxiety, Pediatrics, depression
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children's Hospital Association,
HRSA's COVID Uninsured Program and Coverage Assistance Funds: Important News
Mar 23, 2022 12:15:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in COVID-19, Uninsured, reimbursement, claims
You play a crucial role in testing, treating and vaccinating uninsured individuals, or those with limited health care coverage.
COVID-19: Know Your Community Level
Mar 23, 2022 7:52:18 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in COVID-19
While most of the state of North Carolina is currently experiencing low levels of COVID-19, there are counties across our state that are not.
Taxonomy Enrollment Requirement Reminders for Claim Payment
Mar 16, 2022 9:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Medicaid Managed Care
Medicaid and prepaid health plans (PHPs) have identified a trend in claim denials related to taxonomy enrollment and credentialing. As a reminder, the taxonomy submitted on a claim for billing, rendering and attending providers must be a taxonomy for which the provider is enrolled with NC Medicaid.
Provider Relief Fund Deadline Approaching
Mar 10, 2022 7:00:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN
Have you received funds through HRSA's Provider Relief Fund? News you can use:
The Provider Relief Fund reporting portal will close for Reporting Period 2 on Thursday, March 31. Providers who received one or more payments exceeding $10,000 in the aggregate, during the second 'Payment Received Period' must report on their use of funds no later than that date.
