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September is National Fall Prevention Awareness Month

Sep 10, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Community, falls, aging, safety

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fall birchesDid you know:

  • One in four older Americans falls every year?
  • Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for people age 65 and older?
  • Falls can result in broken hips (and other broken bones) and head injuries?
  • Even falls without major injury can result in an older adult becoming fearful or depressed and therefore less active?

Source: https://www.ncoa.org/article/6-falls-prevention-steps-to-help-your-older-loved-ones/

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No Judgment. Just Help.

Sep 4, 2024 3:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in suicide, 988

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Free Event: Quality Aging Conference for Seniors and Caregivers

Sep 4, 2024 8:45:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Wellness, Community, aging

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Seniors and caregivers are invited to the Quality Aging Conference to receive resources and information on living independently and maintaining the highest quality of life possible. Topics range from physical/mental health to home safety and much more. Attendees enjoy included lunch, snacks, vendors and demonstrations/services.

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Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours

Aug 28, 2024 1:12:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, practice management

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Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours

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Important News for You Regarding Reassignment of Medicare Benefits

Aug 28, 2024 10:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in PECOS

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The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has made some changes to the process for reporting a change to a provider's Medicare enrollment information, particularly establishing or terminating a reassignment.

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Applications accepted now through September 29th for telehealth infrastructure grant

Aug 14, 2024 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, telehealth, OB/GYN, Office of Rural Health, rural health

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Now Available: 2023 MIPS Performance Feedback, 2023 MIPS Final Score, and 2025 MIPS Payment Adjustment Information

Aug 14, 2024 7:03:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in MIPS, quality payment program, practice management, CMS

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) has released Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance feedback and final scores for the 2023 performance year and associated MIPS payment adjustment information for the 2025 payment year.

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NCTracks Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Updates Coming Soon for Individual and Business Users

Aug 13, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, nctracks

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In accordance with the North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) Citizen Identity Project, NCTracks is changing the User Login process and implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) updates. Please complete the following steps to update your NCID profile by Sept. 6, 2024, in advance of the MFA updates:

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Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat

Aug 7, 2024 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, practice management

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Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat

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Oral contraceptive 'Opill' covered by NC Medicaid, now available at pharmacies without a prescription!

Aug 6, 2024 4:56:57 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, contraception, women's health

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As part of NCDHHS and the Governor's continued work to expand access to reproductive health services, NC Medicaid now covers over-the-counter contraception in pharmacies across the state.  Starting Thursday, August 1, 2024, the oral contraceptive Opill is available through local and retail pharmacies without a prescription, at no cost for NC Medicaid beneficiaries.  Opill is the first over-the-counter oral contraception that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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