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# Practice Support Update Blog

## Practice Support Team

## Recent Posts

## [Accessible Exam Tables and Scales: What the New Federal Rules Mean for Healthcare Facilities](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/accessible-exam-tables)

 May 27, 2026, 12:13:04 PM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team)

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## Accessible Exam Tables and Scales: What the New Federal Rules

![Designer (4)-3](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Designer%20(4)-3.png?width=296&height=197&name=Designer%20(4)-3.png)New federal accessibility rules are changing how healthcare facilities must think about exam tables, weight scales, and other diagnostic equipment. These updates are not about convenience or optional upgrades. They are about ensuring that patients who use wheelchairs or have mobility limitations can be weighed, examined, and transferred safely and with dignity—without being examined in their chair or turned away because appropriate equipment is not available.

Two federal actions work together to create these new expectations: updated technical standards from the U.S. Access Board and enforceable legal requirements from the Department of Justice (DOJ). Understanding how they fit together is key for planning, budgeting, and compliance.

The Two Federal Actions Driving These Changes

**The U.S. Access Board sets the technical standards.** In July 2024, the Access Board finalized updated standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment (MDE), including exam tables, exam chairs, weight scales, and imaging equipment. These standards define *what counts as accessible*, such as transfer heights, support features, and clearance requirements. For example, exam tables must be able to lower to a transfer height of 17 inches or less, measured from the floor to the top of the uncompressed surface. [Access Board MDE standards](https://www.access-board.gov/mde/)

On their own, these standards are not enforced. That role falls to the Department of Justice.

**The Department of Justice makes the standards enforceable.** In August 2024, the DOJ finalized a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that adopts the Access Board’s standards and applies them to state and local government healthcare facilities, including public hospitals, health departments, public clinics, and university health systems. The rule became effective October 8, 2024, with enforcement beginning August 9, 2026. [DOJ MDE fact sheet](https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-08-08-mde-fact-sheet/)

### What “Exam Tables That Lower Below 17 Inches” Really Means

For patients who use wheelchairs, accessible exam tables are essential for safe transfers and complete physical exams. In practical terms, this means that at least some exam tables in a facility must lower to 17 inches or lower, allow side or end transfers, include support rails or armrests, and provide enough clearance for a wheelchair and staff assistance.

Accessible tables make it possible for patients to transfer independently or with assistance, use transfer boards or mechanical lifts, and avoid unsafe manual lifting by staff. This improves safety for both patients and clinical teams.

An important nuance for planning: the DOJ is currently enforcing the 2017 Access Board standard, which allows a transfer height of 17 to 19 inches. However, the Access Board’s 2024 update sets 17 inches as the maximum low height, and this is now the official technical benchmark. Many organizations are choosing to purchase equipment that meets the 17‑inch standard now to future‑proof their investments. [DOJ adoption of Access Board standards](https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/08/13/department-of-justice-adopts-access-board-s-minimum-standards-for-accessible-medical-diagnostic-equipment/)

### Wheelchair‑Accessible Scales and Combination Equipment

Facilities must also have wheelchair‑accessible weight scales. These scales must include a platform large enough for a wheelchair, a ramp or level entry, edge protection, a slip‑resistant surface, and adequate weight capacity, often including bariatric capacity. Wheelchair scales are explicitly included as medical diagnostic equipment under the rule. [HHS accessible MDE requirements](https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/new-requirements-accessible-medical-diagnostic-equipment.pdf)

Some facilities ask whether they can combine an exam table and scale. The answer is yes. Combination equipment is allowed as long as it meets both the exam table accessibility standards and the wheelchair scale standards. For some sites, this can reduce space constraints and equipment costs while still meeting compliance expectations. [Wheelchair scale accessibility guidance](https://www.homscales.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HOM_Wheelchair_Scale_Accessibility_Compliance_Guide_20251119.pdf)

### The 10% Rule: Minimum Equipment Requirements

By August 9, 2026, facilities covered by ADA Title II must ensure that at least 10% of each type of diagnostic equipment is accessible. This applies separately to exam tables, weight scales, exam chairs, and other covered equipment. If 10% would be less than one unit, at least one accessible unit is still required.

Facilities that specialize in mobility‑related care, such as rehabilitation or physical therapy, have a higher threshold: 20% of each equipment type must be accessible. [ADA Title II equipment scoping requirements](https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-08-08-mde-fact-sheet/)

### Who These Rules Apply To

These requirements apply to state and local government healthcare facilities under ADA Title II, as well as federally funded providers under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This includes many providers that participate in Medicare and Medicaid.

Similar timelines apply under federal funding rules, with a deadline of July 8, 2026 to have at least one accessible exam table and one accessible weight scale in place. [Section 504 MDE deadlines](https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/new-requirements-accessible-medical-diagnostic-equipment.pdf)

Importantly, the rules do not require replacing all existing equipment, removing non‑compliant equipment immediately, or making changes that would create an undue financial or administrative burden. However, claims of undue burden must be documented.

### What Most Facilities Need to Do Now

For many organizations, compliance is less about a full renovation and more about targeted planning. Common steps include purchasing or retrofitting at least one exam table that lowers to 17–19 inches (preferably 17 inches), ensuring at least one wheelchair‑accessible scale is available, confirming bariatric capacity where appropriate, and verifying that new equipment purchases after October 8, 2024 meet accessibility standards.

Facilities should also review space and workflow. This includes ensuring clear floor space next to accessible equipment, providing an accessible route to the room where compliant equipment is located, and having a scheduling process that ensures wheelchair users can access those rooms when needed.

Staff training and policy updates are equally important. Staff should be trained on safe transfers, use of accessible equipment, and lift and support features. Policies should clearly prohibit denying exams or services due to lack of accessible equipment.

### Why This Matters Beyond Compliance

Facilities that fail to comply may face DOJ enforcement actions, ADA complaints, or lawsuits. But the impact goes well beyond regulatory risk. Accessible equipment reduces staff injuries, improves exam quality, and helps prevent delayed or skipped care for patients with mobility disabilities.

For many organizations, these changes are also an opportunity to improve patient experience, demonstrate commitment to equity, and modernize clinical workflows in a way that benefits both patients and staff.

If helpful, this information can be translated into a site‑specific gap analysis, equipment prioritization plan, or plain‑language talking points for leadership and providers.

### Which ADA Rules Apply to Your Practice?

Which accessibility rules your practice must follow depends primarily on **who owns and operates the practice**. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), healthcare providers fall under different titles of the law, and those titles carry different requirements.

#### If your practice is run by a state or local government (ADA Title II)

Healthcare services operated by state or local governments are covered by **ADA Title II**. This includes public hospitals, county or city health departments, public clinics, and university or academic health systems that are part of a public institution. It also applies when a government entity owns a facility but contracts with another organization to operate it.

Title II requires *program accessibility*. In practical terms, this means the healthcare program as a whole must be accessible to patients with disabilities, not just on a case‑by‑case basis. Because of this broader obligation, Title II providers are subject to the Department of Justice’s new, enforceable rules for accessible medical diagnostic equipment, including required numbers of accessible exam tables and wheelchair‑accessible scales and defined compliance deadlines.

#### If your practice is privately owned (ADA Title III)

Private and nonprofit healthcare practices that serve the public are covered by **ADA Title III**. This includes private physician offices, private hospitals, dental practices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics.

Title III focuses on non‑discrimination and removal of barriers when it is readily achievable. Unlike Title II, it does not set fixed percentages or quotas for accessible medical equipment. However, Title III practices still may not deny care because equipment is inaccessible and must make reasonable modifications to ensure patients with disabilities can receive the same services as others.

#### Why many private practices are still affected by the new equipment standards

Even if a practice is covered by Title III, it may also be subject to **Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act** if it receives federal financial assistance. This includes participation in Medicare or Medicaid.

Section 504 adopts the same technical standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment and includes its own deadlines for having accessible exam tables and scales in place. As a result, many private practices are functionally required to meet the same equipment standards as public facilities, even though they are not Title II entities.

In short, public providers must follow the DOJ’s specific equipment rules under Title II, while private providers must meet Title III’s access requirements and may also need to comply with Section 504 if they receive federal funding. Understanding which category your practice falls into is the first step in planning for compliance.

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## [NC Medicaid Back Porch Chat: What Providers Should Know from May 2026](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/nc-medicaid-back-porch-chat-what-providers-should-know-from-may-2026)

 May 27, 2026, 9:30:00 AM / by [Chris Jones, DrPH](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/chris-jones) posted in [Medicaid](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/medicaid), [Medicaid Managed Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/medicaid-managed-care), [NCDHHS](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/ncdhhs)

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NC Medicaid’s May 2026 Back Porch Chat highlighted several updates that affect providers across the state, including new data tools, pharmacy benefit changes, and updates to care management programs. These sessions are designed to keep providers informed about program changes and resources that support care delivery.

Below is a summary of key updates and what they mean for your practice.

## New TBI Dashboard Improves Access to Data

NC Medicaid introduced a new Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) dashboard that provides a centralized, publicly accessible view of service use across the state.

| **What this means for providers:** The new TBI dashboard gives providers and partners clearer visibility into service use, helping support data-driven planning, advocacy, and care coordination. |
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The dashboard was developed in response to the need for more transparent and actionable data. It allows users to better understand who is accessing TBI services, what types of services are most commonly used, and how frequently those services are delivered.

This tool is intended to support a wide range of stakeholders, including providers, policymakers, advocates, and individuals with TBI and their caregivers. By making this information more accessible, the dashboard can help inform program planning and guide decisions about resource allocation across North Carolina.

## New Pharmacy Benefit Administrator Transition Now in Place

NC Medicaid also shared updates about the transition to a new Pharmacy Benefit Administrator (PBA). Prime Therapeutics began serving in this role on May 2, 2026, and now processes all Medicaid Direct pharmacy point-of-sale claims.

| **Key takeaway:** While the claims processing system has changed, clinical policies and reimbursement remain under state control, and managed care pharmacy processes are not affected. |
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For providers, the transition is intended to simplify pharmacy-related processes while improving transparency and consistency in how pharmacy benefits are managed. Importantly, the state retains authority over clinical policies and reimbursement methodologies, which means core program rules remain unchanged.

Providers working with Medicaid Direct should be aware that pharmacy prior authorizations are now handled through Prime Therapeutics. However, there are no changes to pharmacy processes within Medicaid Managed Care plans, and providers should continue to follow their existing workflows for those patients.

## Care Management Programs Extended Through 2026

NC Medicaid announced an extension for two longstanding care management programs: Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) and Care Management for High-Risk Pregnancies (CMHRP). These programs support vulnerable populations including young children and pregnant individuals at higher risk for complications.

| **Important update:** Local Health Departments can continue providing CMARC and CMHRP services through December 31, 2026, ensuring continuity of care during ongoing program transitions. |
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Local Health Departments will continue to provide these services through December 31, 2026, extending the current arrangement by six months beyond the previously planned transition date. Existing payment structures and technology support will remain in place during this period.

Additional guidance is expected regarding how care management for these populations will be structured beginning in 2027, so providers should watch for future updates.

## New Quality Measures Dashboard Supports Performance Improvement

NC Medicaid is also advancing efforts to make quality data more accessible through a new public-facing Quality Measures Dashboard. This tool is designed to help providers and stakeholders better understand performance across the Medicaid program.

| **Why this matters:** Providers can use the dashboard to compare performance, identify gaps, and support quality improvement efforts across patient populations. |
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The dashboard allows users to view and compare quality measures across managed care plans and explore results by demographic and geographic factors. By making this information easier to access and interpret, NC Medicaid aims to support continuous quality improvement and help identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

The measures included focus on key areas such as preventive care, chronic disease management, and follow-up after hospitalization, reflecting priorities that align closely with primary care and population health efforts.

## Why These Updates Matter for Providers

Taken together, these updates reflect a continued focus on transparency, data-driven decision-making, and coordinated care. New dashboards provide greater visibility into both service use and quality outcomes, while program updates aim to reduce disruption and maintain continuity of care for vulnerable populations.

For providers, these changes offer new tools to support clinical decision-making and population health management, while also reinforcing the importance of staying current with evolving Medicaid processes and requirements.

## Learn More

To explore these updates in more detail and access related training materials, visit the NC Medicaid Provider Playbook:

[Provider Playbook Training Courses – Second Quarter 2026 Meeting (May 21, 2026)](https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/providers/provider-playbook-medicaid-managed-care/provider-playbook-training-courses#SecondQuarter2026Meeting-May212026-6179)

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## [Supporting the Transition to Primary Care Practice for New APPs](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/supporting-the-transition-to-primary-care-practice-for-new-apps)

 May 21, 2026, 4:08:24 PM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [APP](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/app)

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![](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-19-2026-06-55-46-8365-PM.png?width=400&height=260&name=image-png-May-19-2026-06-55-46-8365-PM.png)The transition from training to independent clinical practice is a critical period for advanced practice providers (APPs), particularly those entering primary care settings. To help support this transition, the North Carolina AHEC Program is launching a new fellowship focused on early‑career APPs working in community‑based practices.

This fellowship is designed for recent graduates entering primary care roles in settings that are not system‑owned, including independent practices, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), rural health centers, and local health departments. These settings often face workforce challenges and may have fewer structured supports for onboarding new clinicians. This program aims to help bridge that gap.

The fellowship uses a primarily virtual format, with structured learning sessions held every other week. These sessions include didactics and case‑based discussions intended to reinforce core primary care knowledge and support clinical decision‑making. Participants will also engage in two in‑person learning experiences during the year to reinforce skills and build professional connections.

Curriculum topics include complex care management, core primary care content, and updates to current clinical guidelines. Additional focus areas include professional identity development, peer networking, and hands‑on skill building during in‑person sessions. The program is led by experienced faculty clinicians from multiple disciplines.

The fellowship is open to APPs early in their primary care careers who are working in, or planning to work in, community‑based settings. A letter of support from the participant’s practice is required, reflecting the program’s emphasis on integrating learning into real‑world practice environments.

This initiative reflects a broader effort across the NC AHEC system to strengthen the primary care workforce by supporting clinicians at key transition points. By equipping new APPs with additional resources, mentorship, and structured learning, the program seeks to enhance both clinician confidence and quality of care in community settings.

Practices that employ or are recruiting new APPs may find this fellowship to be a valuable support for onboarding and retention. Sharing this opportunity with eligible clinicians can help strengthen care teams and improve continuity of care for patients.

**Learn more and apply:**  
[APP Fellowship application](https://www.ncahec.net/appapplication)

For questions, contact: [APP\_Fellowship@NCAHEC.net](mailto:APP_Fellowship@NCAHEC.net)

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## [NCDHHS Names Melanie Bush Deputy Secretary of NC Medicaid](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/ncdhhs-names-melanie-bush-deputy-secretary-of-nc-medicaid)

 Apr 22, 2026, 10:15:00 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team)

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## Welcoming Melanie Bush as Deputy Secretary of NC Medicaid

 ![](https://files.nc.gov/dhhs/styles/inline_medium/public/images/2026-04/Melanie%20headshot.jpg?VersionId=1LsBpz7TfwxtrRShfRELCEF.RXm9qSTb&itok=8rz6dDXs) The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced the appointment of **Melanie Bush as Deputy Secretary of NC Medicaid**, pending confirmation by the North Carolina General Assembly. In this role, Deputy Secretary Bush will provide leadership and operational oversight for NC Medicaid, which serves more than **3 million North Carolinians** across the state.

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## [Important Updates on the WellCare and Carolina Complete Health Merger](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/important-updates-on-the-wellcare-and-carolina-complete-health-merger-1)

 Apr 14, 2026, 7:00:01 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team)

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![carolinacomplete](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/carolinacomplete.png?width=817&height=132&name=carolinacomplete.png)The Northwest AHEC Practice Support team have several important updates to share following the recent merger of **WellCare of North Carolina Medicaid** and **Carolina Complete Health (CCH)**, effective **April 1, 2026**. These updates address provider portal access issues, claim reprocessing timelines, and revised billing guidance for antepartum care.

 

### Temporary Access Issue: WellCare Secure Provider Portal

Carolina Complete Health has identified an issue affecting provider access to the [**WellCare Secure Provider Portal**](https://mailchi.mp/cch-network/wcnc-portal-access) following the merger. Practices that previously held *only* a WellCare of North Carolina Medicaid contract—and no other WellCare contracts—may currently be unable to log in.

This issue has been escalated due to its impact on historical claims activity. A fix has been identified and was deployed **April 3, 2026**. Once deployed, providers should again be able to access the WellCare Secure Provider Portal to submit and review claims with dates of service **prior to April 1, 2026**.

It is important to note that while claims access is expected to be restored, some wraparound functions (including consent forms and the claim reimbursement calculator) will not yet be available as work continues to fully restore portal functionality.

[Additional details are available here.](https://mailchi.mp/cch-network/wcnc-portal-access)

### Interim Guidance: Claims with Dates of Service **Before April 1, 2026**

While portal access is being restored, providers can continue submitting Medicaid claims with dates of service prior to April 1, 2026 through existing electronic pathways. Claims may be submitted via **Availity Essentials** by selecting *WellCare of North Carolina* as the payer, or by EDI using **WellCare Payer ID 14163**.

Once portal access is fully restored, the WellCare Secure Provider Portal will again be available for historical claims submission and review.

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### No Change for Claims with Dates of Service **On or After April 1, 2026**

Claim submission for services provided on or after April 1, 2026 is **not impacted** by the portal issue. Providers should continue submitting these claims to **Carolina Complete Health** using their established workflows, including the Carolina Complete Health Secure Portal, Availity Essentials (selecting *Carolina Complete Health* as the payer), or EDI using **Payer ID 68069**.

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### Update on WellCare Claim Reprocessing (Rate Rebase Reversal)

An update is also available regarding WellCare claim reprocessing related to the rate rebase reversal. WellCare did not meet NC DHHS-established timelines for completion, but the claims team is providing regular progress updates.

To date, **over 508,146 claims** have been adjusted and moved to payment, with the remaining claims continuing to be processed daily. The team is currently on track to complete reprocessing by **April 30**, inclusive of all North Carolina tickets received year to date, with remaining activity tracking through April. Any changes to this timeline will be shared as soon as they are known.

 

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### Revised Guidance: Antepartum Billing Across the Merger Date

Carolina Complete Health has also revised its guidance on antepartum billing and coding following a clarification request. Under **North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy**, CPT code **59426** must be billed using the **date of delivery** as the date of service.

As a result, if the delivery date occurred **prior to April 1, 2026**, the claim should be billed to **WellCare**, even when antepartum visits span the merger date. Practices may be advised that antepartum care beginning before April 1 should continue to be billed to WellCare, even if some visits took place after April 1.

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## [New Healthy Blue Resources to Support HEDIS 2026 Quality Reporting](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/new-healthy-blue-resources-to-support-hedis-2026-quality-reporting)

 Apr 9, 2026, 7:00:00 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team)

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![healthyblue](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/healthyblue.jpg?width=194&height=194&name=healthyblue.jpg)Healthy Blue has released two updated resources to support Medicaid providers as they prepare for **HEDIS® Measurement Year 2026**. These tools are designed to help practices stay current with evolving measure specifications while strengthening documentation, coding accuracy, and overall quality performance for Healthy Blue Medicaid patients.

Both resources are especially useful for practices participating in **Advanced Medical Home (AMH)** programs, quality improvement initiatives, and value‑based arrangements where accurate HEDIS reporting and reliable data capture are essential.

### HEDIS 2026 Desktop Reference Guide

The **Healthy Blue HEDIS 2026 Desktop Reference Guide** provides a high‑level, measure‑by‑measure overview of HEDIS quality requirements for Medicaid providers. It includes concise descriptions of each measure, eligible populations, exclusions, measurement timing, and documentation expectations. The guide is intended to serve as a quick reference for clinical and quality teams who need to understand *what counts* for HEDIS without navigating full technical specifications.

This resource is particularly helpful during visit workflows, chart reviews, and quality planning discussions. By summarizing key requirements across preventive care, chronic disease management, behavioral health, maternal health, and pediatric measures, the Desktop Reference Guide helps teams focus on capturing the right information at the point of care. It also reinforces how routine clinical actions—such as timely follow‑up, screenings, and assessments—contribute directly to quality scores and reporting outcomes.

[**Download the Healthy Blue HEDIS 2026 Desktop Reference Guide (PDF)**](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hubfs/HEDIS%202026%20Desktop%20Reference%20Guide%20NC.pdf)

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### HEDIS 2026 Coding Booklet

The **Healthy Blue HEDIS 2026 Coding Booklet** is a detailed companion resource that focuses on the “how” behind HEDIS reporting. It includes diagnosis, procedure, and service codes associated with each measure, along with practical documentation tips to support accurate claims submission and data capture. The Coding Booklet helps reduce gaps between care delivered and care reported—an essential step for reliable HEDIS performance.

This resource is especially valuable for billing staff, quality specialists, and clinical team members responsible for documentation accuracy. Clear coding guidance can help decrease the need for medical record reviews, reduce audit risk, and support appropriate reimbursement. For practices using electronic medical records, the Coding Booklet can also inform workflows, order sets, and reminders that improve consistency across providers and staff.

[**Download the Healthy Blue HEDIS 2026 Coding Booklet (PDF)**](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hubfs/HEDIS%202026%20Coding%20Booklet%20NCHB.pdf)

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## [Celebrating 20 Years of Practice Support at Northwest AHEC](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/20years)

 Apr 2, 2026, 7:00:00 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team)

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*Two decades of partnership, adaptability, and practice transformation across Northwest North Carolina*

![image (1)-1](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(1)-1.png?width=351&height=234&name=image%20(1)-1.png)For twenty years, **Practice Support at Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC)** has worked alongside primary care practices, health departments, community health centers, and regional partners to strengthen care delivery across Northwest North Carolina.

What began as hands‑on assistance for practicing clinicians has grown into a core service line—one defined by long‑term relationships, responsiveness to change, and a sustained commitment to helping practices navigate complexity while keeping patient care at the center.

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## The early years: building trust and practical support

Practice Support emerged during a period when independent and community‑based practices were facing increasing administrative, clinical, and technology demands. Early efforts focused on meeting practices where they were—providing direct, practical assistance that complemented Northwest AHEC’s longstanding strengths in continuing professional development and workforce education.

![AHEC 0913-050](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/AHEC%200913-050.jpg?width=233&height=172&name=AHEC%200913-050.jpg)From the beginning, the work emphasized trust, accessibility, and relevance. Rather than offering one‑size‑fits‑all solutions, Practice Support staff partnered with practices to understand their workflows, constraints, and goals, helping them respond to evolving expectations without losing sight of patient needs.

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## Becoming a core Northwest AHEC service line

![Slide 30](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Slide%2030.jpg?width=1299&height=974&name=Slide%2030.jpg)By the early 2010s, Practice Support had become a formally recognized core service of Northwest AHEC. Annual reports from this period reflect its growing role alongside other essential AHEC functions, signaling both expansion in scope and clarity of purpose.

During this phase, Practice Support increasingly focused on:

- Quality improvement initiatives tied to payer and regulatory requirements
- Workflow redesign to support efficiency and sustainability
- Electronic health record optimization and meaningful use
- Supporting practices through ongoing health system and policy changes

This shift marked an important transition—from episodic technical assistance to sustained partnership. Practice Support was no longer supplemental; it was central to how Northwest AHEC supported the practicing health care workforce.

![Image-1](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-1.jpg?width=1600&height=900&name=Image-1.jpg)

> “I wanted to give a BIG shout‑out to our AHEC folks. They are valuable resources for us, so if you don’t know who your people are—find out. A special shout‑out to our Northwest AHEC team, who recently assisted us with valuable training for my staff. They worked with us to determine our needs and delivered practical training and tactics on how to handle disruptive patients and navigate uncomfortable situations while maintaining professionalism and continuing to care for our patients—and most importantly, our staff. Once again, thank you, Lara and Medina.”
> 
> **— Melissa H. White, Practice Administrator, Newton Family Physicians, P.A.**

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## Expanding capacity and deepening partnerships

![NW AHEC 0623-031](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/NW%20AHEC%200623-031.jpg?width=383&height=301&name=NW%20AHEC%200623-031.jpg)As health care delivery models continued to evolve, Practice Support expanded its capacity to meet growing demand. Engagement shifted from short‑term problem solving to long‑term collaboration, helping practices build internal systems and confidence rather than simply responding to immediate challenges.

Practices worked with Practice Support on a wide range of issues, including:

- Quality reporting and performance measurement
- Patient‑centered medical home (PCMH) and Advanced Medical Home (AMH) work
- Care gap identification and closure
- Attribution management and payer communication
- Practice workflows affected by staffing and technology changes

This period reinforced the importance of consistency—having a knowledgeable, trusted partner who understood both policy expectations and day‑to‑day practice realities.

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![Screenshot 2026-03-19 130421](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-19%20130421.jpg?width=326&height=228&name=Screenshot%202026-03-19%20130421.jpg)

> “Working directly with rural health centers reminds us that meaningful practice support starts with listening. By spending time onsite—reviewing data, understanding community needs, and planning next steps together—we’re able to support practices in ways that are practical, collaborative, and grounded in the realities they face every day.”
> 
> **— Medina Wilson, Senior Practice Support Quality Improvement Specialist, Northwest AHEC**

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## Adaptation during disruption

Periods of disruption—whether driven by policy shifts, technology changes, or public health emergencies—highlighted a defining characteristic of Practice Support: adaptability.

Even as practice environments changed rapidly, Practice Support remained focused on continuity,![Screenshot 2026-03-19 133014](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-19%20133014.jpg?width=383&height=219&name=Screenshot%202026-03-19%20133014.jpg) helping practices adjust workflows, maintain quality initiatives, and stay connected to regional and statewide partners. Virtual engagement and customized support allowed practices to continue progress toward goals despite unprecedented challenges.

---

## Medicaid transformation and whole‑person care

In the early 2020s, Practice Support’s role increasingly intersected with Medicaid transformation and whole‑person care initiatives. Documented work during this period reflects support for new workflows, quality projects, and approaches that bridged clinical care, operations, and community resources.

Practice Support helped practices translate complex policy changes into actionable steps—supporting both compliance and sustainability while keeping the focus on patient care.

---

![Screenshot 2026-03-19 131051](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-19%20131051.jpg?width=1060&height=378&name=Screenshot%202026-03-19%20131051.jpg)

## Practice Support today: integrated, regional, and responsive

By the mid‑2020s, Practice Support Services were clearly identified as a core, integrated component of Northwest AHEC’s strategy. Work during this period reflects broad regional reach and collaboration with independent practices, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and health departments.![Screenshot 2026-03-19 132705](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-19%20132705.jpg?width=380&height=262&name=Screenshot%202026-03-19%20132705.jpg)

The emphasis is not only on scale, but on depth—maintaining long‑term relationships that allow Practice Support to respond quickly and effectively as practice needs evolve.

---

## Looking ahead: the next chapter

Twenty years into this work, Practice Support at Northwest AHEC continues to evolve—shaped by health system transformation, policy change, and the voices of the practices it serves.

What has remained constant is a commitment to partnership: meeting practices where they are, building trust over time, and translating complexity into clear, actionable support. As Northwest AHEC looks ahead, Practice Support’s future will continue to be written in collaboration with the practices and communities that make this work possible.

---

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## [CMS Finalizes New National Standards for Electronic Claims Attachments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/cms-finalizes-new-national-standards-for-electronic-claims-attachments)

 Mar 26, 2026, 3:00:00 PM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team)

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### What Practices Should Know About the Administrative Simplification Final Rule (CMS‑0053‑F)

![Designer (5)](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Designer%20(5).png?width=433&height=288&name=Designer%20(5).png)The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a major **Administrative Simplification** rule that will modernize how health care claims attachments are exchanged across the health care system. Known as **CMS‑0053‑F**, this final rule establishes, for the first time, national HIPAA standards for the **electronic submission of health care claims attachments**—such as medical records, imaging, clinical notes, and laboratory results—replacing long‑standing manual processes like faxing, mailing, and portal uploads.  
[CMS fact sheet on the final rule](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/administrative-simplification-adoption-standards-health-care-claims-attachments-transactions)

### Why this rule matters

Despite widespread adoption of electronic health records and HIPAA transaction standards, the exchange of claims attachments has remained largely manual for many practices. When payers request additional documentation to adjudicate a claim, practices have often relied on fax machines, scanned PDFs, or mailed records—contributing to delays, administrative burden, and rework.

The CMS‑0053‑F final rule addresses this gap by establishing **standardized, interoperable electronic transactions** for claims attachments. CMS estimates the rule will save the health care industry approximately **$781 million annually**, largely by reducing administrative overhead and shortening claims processing timelines.  
[Overview of expected savings and impact](https://www.ajmc.com/view/new-cms-final-rule-modernizes-health-care-claims-with-electronic-documentation-submissions)

### What the rule does—and does not—cover

This rule is **focused specifically on health care claims attachments**. It does **not** apply to prior authorization attachments. CMS intentionally narrowed the scope of the final rule after extensive stakeholder feedback, noting that additional work is needed to align prior authorization standards with existing regulations and workflows.  
[Details from the Federal Register notice](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05676/administrative-simplification-adoption-of-standards-for-health-care-claims-attachments-transactions)

### Key standards adopted

The final rule adopts updated national standards that support secure, structured electronic exchange of both administrative and clinical information tied to claims. These include:

- Updated **X12 standards** for claims attachment transactions
- **HL7 implementation guides** to support standardized clinical documentation
- **Electronic signature requirements** to ensure transactions are authenticated, secure, and compliant with federal regulations

Together, these standards are designed to support faster, more reliable claims adjudication while strengthening data security and interoperability across payers, providers, clearinghouses, and vendors.  
[CMS summary of adopted standards](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/administrative-simplification-adoption-standards-health-care-claims-attachments-transactions)

### Effective date and compliance timeline

The rule is **effective May 26, 2026**, with a **24‑month compliance period**, meaning covered entities must be compliant by **May 26, 2028**. CMS is encouraging health plans, providers, and technology partners to begin preparing now to ensure a smoother transition and avoid last‑minute implementation challenges.  
[Effective and compliance dates](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05676/administrative-simplification-adoption-of-standards-for-health-care-claims-attachments-transactions)

### What practices should do now

Although compliance is still two years away, early preparation can help practices minimize disruption and take advantage of the efficiencies this rule is intended to deliver. Practices may want to:

- Talk with EHR vendors and clearinghouses about readiness for electronic claims attachments
- Review current workflows for responding to claims documentation requests
- Identify areas where fax‑ or paper‑based processes remain in use
- Plan for future updates to internal policies related to documentation exchange and electronic signatures

### Looking ahead

CMS‑0053‑F represents a significant step toward reducing administrative burden and modernizing claims processing nationwide. By replacing fragmented, manual attachment workflows with standardized electronic transactions, the rule aims to help practices spend less time on paperwork and more time focused on patient care—while improving efficiency, security, and consistency across the health care system.

For many practices, the next two years will be an opportunity to streamline workflows, strengthen partnerships with technology vendors, and prepare for a more interoperable future.

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## [Claims, Pricers & Codes: Quality Payment Program Claim Adjustments for 2026](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/claims-pricers-codes-quality-payment-program-claim-adjustments-for-2026)

 Mar 25, 2026, 8:45:00 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team)

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![Hand with marker writing the word Medicare-1](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Hand%20with%20marker%20writing%20the%20word%20Medicare-1.jpeg?width=285&height=186&name=Hand%20with%20marker%20writing%20the%20word%20Medicare-1.jpeg)CMS has corrected an issue affecting certain Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments under the   [Quality Payment Program](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/value-based-programs/quality-payment-program)   **(QPP)**. This correction is tied to the 2026 update to the conversion factor for qualifying and nonqualifying Alternative Payment Models (APMs) and will result in automatic claim adjustments for impacted providers.

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## [Accessible Exam Tables and Scales: What the New Federal Rules Mean for Healthcare Facilities](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/accessible-exam-tables-and-scales-what-the-new-federal-rules-mean-for-healthcare-facilities)

 Mar 17, 2026, 9:45:01 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team)

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## Accessible Exam Tables and Scales: What the New Federal Rules

![Designer (4)-3](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Designer%20(4)-3.png?width=296&height=197&name=Designer%20(4)-3.png)New federal accessibility rules are changing how healthcare facilities must think about exam tables, weight scales, and other diagnostic equipment. These updates are not about convenience or optional upgrades. They are about ensuring that patients who use wheelchairs or have mobility limitations can be weighed, examined, and transferred safely and with dignity—without being examined in their chair or turned away because appropriate equipment is not available.

Two federal actions work together to create these new expectations: updated technical standards from the U.S. Access Board and enforceable legal requirements from the Department of Justice (DOJ). Understanding how they fit together is key for planning, budgeting, and compliance.

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# About Us

The Northwest Area Health Education Center of Wake Forest University School of Medicine provides and supports educational activities and services with a focus on primary care in rural communities and those with less access to resources to recruit, train and retain the workforce needed to create a healthy North Carolina.

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