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NC makes the top ten......for Human Trafficking

Jan 19, 2023 8:35:26 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, LGBTQ, foster care, human trafficking

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In 2020, 260 cases of trafficking were reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, ranking North Carolina No. 9 among the 50 states in cases reported. However, because human trafficking is a crime which hides in the shadows, the true number of cases in North Carolina is likely much higher. 

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Public Health Emergency Extended

Jan 17, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, public health emergency

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On January 11, 2023, US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the determination that a public health emergency exists due to COVID - 19. Officials have promised a 60 day notice if they do not plan to renew the emergency, so this news was expected. 
 
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No waiver? No problem!

Jan 17, 2023 8:19:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, opioid use disorder

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 The Drug Enforcement Administration sent a letter to all registrants to notify them that effective December 29, 2022, Congress eliminated the "DATA-Waiver Program".
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Highlighted Resource: Trends in Clinician Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jan 10, 2023 2:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, burnout

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What are the most important factors that have increased or decreased burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic? A recent JAMA study and corresponding Advisory Board article discuss this question, reporting on survey results that clinicians shared regarding factors such as chaos, work control, EHRs, feeling valued, and others.

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Save the Date for Medicaid Managed Care Fireside Chat (and other webinars on special topics)!

Jan 10, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care

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Our next Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Fireside Chat of the Tailored Plan 101 series will occur on Thursday, January 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Also - Learn a simpler way for Medicaid providers to participate in NC’s Medicaid Program. Content on January 26 will be repeated on February 9.

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Highlighted Resource: Telemedicine Rollbacks

Jan 3, 2023 1:30:50 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, telehealth

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Why Providing Care Across State Lines Is No Longer as Simple as It Was Early in the Pandemic

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It's that time again! Reporting portal open for HRSA Provider Relief Fund Payment Reporting in 2023

Dec 28, 2022 4:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, hrsa, practice management

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Providers who received one or more General and/or Targeted PRF payment(s), and/or American Rescue Plan Rural payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 must report on their use of funds in RP4.

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2023 Physician Fee Schedule Update: On-Demand Webinar Now Available

Dec 28, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, telehealth, behavioral health, rural health, practice management

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The global COVID 19 pandemic brought with it many flexibilities in rules surrounding delivery of telehealth services and behavioral health services. Subject matter experts from the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group presented on these updates in a recent webinar with the Rural Health Information Hub. RHI Hub has made recordings of that webinar along with slides and a transcript available to all.
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Free COVID tests kits available again!

Dec 28, 2022 8:52:33 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, Primary Care

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Every U.S. household can order one set of 4 free COVID test kits once again!

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Will your electronic health record meet requirements for MIPS in 2023?

Dec 21, 2022 1:59:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in MIPS, EHR, quality payment program

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Today we share a recent newsletter from CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services):

 

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