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North Carolina State Employees Health Plan

Nov 19, 2024 2:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in practice management, insurance, state health plan

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Effective January 1, 2025, Aetna will replace Blue Cross Blue Shield NC for the NC State Health Plan coverage.

Which plans are included?

  • Enhanced PPO Plan (80/20)
  • Basic PPO Plan (70/30)
  • High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

This change does NOT impact members enrolled in the Humana Medicare Advantage plans.

The current pharmacy benefit manager (CVS Caremark®) will not change.

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Is your practice profitable?

Nov 14, 2024 10:09:12 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, finance, practice management

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Do you know the financial health of your practice?

 

  • Where does your practice stand related to financial benchmarks like days in accounts receivable?
  • Do you understand your payer mix?
  • What is your process for auditing for lost revenue?

North Carolina AHEC has a free tool that you can use to track your practice's financial health.

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NP Week 2024: Celebrating Nurse Practitioners!

Nov 13, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Primary Care, family medicine, Pediatrics, nurse practitioners

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More and more patients are embracing prevention and early intervention to stay healthy and avoid health related complications. NPs encourage health promotion and a comprehensive, wellness-first approach. November 10-16, 2024 is National Nurse Practitioners (NP) Week! 

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After the Storm: Empowering Rural Nurses for Mental Health Response and Resilience in Disaster Recovery

Nov 6, 2024 6:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Nursing, rural health, disaster recovery

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Join us for this FREE Educational Support Program Designed Specifically for Rural Nursing in NC.

Due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Western NC, the NC AHEC Nurse Council has decided to reschedule the 7th Annual Statewide AHEC Celebration for Rural Nursing Conference. Information details for the rescheduled date will be sent separately. Alternatively, we are hosting this free educational support program for rural health nurses still in honor of the upcoming National Rural Health Day in November.

 

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Livestream Webinar
REGISTER NOW - FOR FREE

 

field of grass and happy young manAs our healthcare providers in our communities are focusing on disaster relief and resiliency, they face these many challenging questions in bringing support to those suffering PTSD while trying to rebuild a new future:

  • What do you say to someone who has lost everything?
  • What resources are available for survivors?
  • How can you distinguish between a normal post-disaster reaction and a serious mental health issue?
  • What are the best ways to support children and other vulnerable populations?

 

Rural healthcare professionals are the heart of your communities and will play a crucial role in helping the people of North Carolina recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. The road to recovery after a catastrophic natural disaster is long, and survivors will need support for years to come. This session, led by our faculty of disaster recovery mental health professionals, will equip you with the skills and knowledge to face the unique challenges of disaster response as you help communities rebuild.

 

Empowering more healthcare professionals, particularly rural nurses, to be trained and ready to respond in times of disaster will be an invaluable asset to our local communities, state, nation, and world. Topic specific focus on hurricane relief for NC will be covered that is reflective of both eastern and western experiences in our state.

 

Additionally, we will offer optional breakout sessions focused on group listening, networking support, and identifying best practices to address the current disaster support needs of the state.

 

Objectives

  • Describe the impacts of disasters on the brain and body.
  • Assess and triage the needs of survivors.
  • Demonstrate effective techniques for stabilization after disasters.
  • Provide support to special populations, such as children and individuals with special needs.
  • Explain the orientation for Disaster Mental Health (DMH) response.
  • Implement basic skills required for deployment in a DMH role.
  • Distinguish variable disaster response in diverse communities.

 

 

View Full NWAHEC Course Catalog

 

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Medicaid Managed Care | Nov 2024 Fireside Chat

Nov 6, 2024 9:21:37 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, collaborative care, CoCM, CAP, Hurricane Helene

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Medicaid Managed Care Fireside Chat

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Highlighted Resource: Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Tools for Nurses

Nov 4, 2024 2:25:45 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in workplace violence, digital library

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Healthcare workers can face many risks of potential workplace violence.

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Maximize Your Practice's Success: Discover the Power of Practice Support

Oct 16, 2024 9:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in practice support

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Did you know:

Practice Support is your resource for your Quality Improvement Projects?

  • We can help you understand reporting requirements, and support you in your work toward meeting quality goals for NC Medicaid, and the Medicare Quality Payment Programs and / or Making Care Primary.
  • Maybe you want to implement a new diagnostic, treatment, or team-based care modality (like scribes or care managers)? We have expertise in the QI processes of examining current state, and identifying what your practice can do to achieve desired future state, and support you every step of the way.

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Special Webinar: Collaborative Care Management Capacity Building Fund

Oct 15, 2024 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, collaborative care

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SPECIAL WEBINAR

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Clinical Resources to Support You During Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Oct 9, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in resource, adl

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To assist first responders and clinicians in the affected areas, Ebsco has set up a special account for hurricane relief.

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Highlighted Resource: Stigma is Still a Barrier to Substance Use Disorder Treatment in North Carolina

Oct 9, 2024 2:03:17 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Substance Use, behavioral health

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Due to the ongoing epidemic of substance use in North Carolina, many healthcare providers will find themselves treating these patients regardless of their own training on the issue.

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