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CMS Accepting MIPS Exception and Hardship Applications Through January 2, 2024

Nov 15, 2023 8:04:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in MIPS, medicare

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If you have been affected by extreme and uncontrollable circumstances (rare events entirely outside of your control) you may apply to reweight any or all MIPS performance categories.

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It's time for a healthier North Carolina: Take the Pledge to Stop Diabetes!

Nov 14, 2023 8:04:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, family medicine, diabetes, internal medicine, prediabetes

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According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 60,000 people in North Carolina are diagnosed with Diabetes every year.

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Local Management Entities (LMEs) consolidating in North Carolina

Nov 2, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Tailored Plans

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On November 1, North Carolina Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Kody Kinsey, released a directive that Local Management Entities / Managed Care Organizations (LME-MCOs) are consolidating from 6 to 4 entities (Partners Health Management, Alliance Health, Vaya Health, Trillium Health Resources).

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Highlighted Resource: Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report 2023

Nov 2, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Well-Child Care, mental health, adolescent, climate change, adl

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Climate change has a serious impact on mental health, particularly for children, according to a recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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You're invited! Learn about Aetna's involvement with the State Health Plan and the Clear Pricing Project

Nov 1, 2023 5:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in practice management, insurance, state health plan

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Telehealth and food insecurity screenings: challenges and lessons learned

Nov 1, 2023 9:11:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Social Determinants of Health, telehealth, food insecurity

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The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team supports social, physical, and economic environments which promote attaining the full potential of health and well-being for all. This blog segment highlights impactful publications which promote improved health outcomes through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) each month.

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Those with Family Planning Medicaid may be eligible for full coverage Medicaid

Oct 31, 2023 8:59:38 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid

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People who have limited benefits through Family Planning Medicaid and meet the new eligibility rules will automatically receive full Medicaid coverage as of December 1, 2023.

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MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) Registration Window Open

Oct 25, 2023 11:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in MIPS, medicare, quality payment program, practice management

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The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways (MVPs) registration window is open for the 2023 performance year.  Individuals, groups, subgroups, and Alternative Payment Model (APM) Entities that wish to report an MCP can register until November 30, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET.  

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"One Community in Recovery" team accepting nominations for 2024 Recovery Champion and Youth/Young Adult Voice Awards

Oct 18, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Substance Use, recovery

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Do you know someone making a positive difference in North Carolina?  Help us recognize their contribution by nominating them for a Recovery Champion or Youth/Young Adult Voice Award. 

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More North Carolinians eligible for health care coverage through NC Medicaid

Oct 18, 2023 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Uninsured

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As you know, North Carolina Medicaid expansion takes effect on December 1, 2023! This will be a game changer for more than 600,000 people who will now be able to access health care, and is the most significant investment in the health of our state in decades.

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