Jul 12, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Tailored Plans
The Department of Health and Human Services is delaying implementation of the Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans. Tailored Plan launch was scheduled for October 1, 2023, but will now go forward at a date still to be determined.
Jul 11, 2023 5:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in MIPS, quality payment program
The MIPS Final Score Preview period for the 2022 performance year is now open. Small practices are strongly encouraged to sign in to the Quality Payment Program website to preview their final score based on data submitted for the 2022 performance year.
Jul 6, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in collaborative care
We are excited to share hot-off-the-press Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) informercials with you! The short clips allow viewers to hear directly from NC AHEC coaches, as well as practitioners, who are involved in CoCM implementation.
Jul 5, 2023 9:01:45 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in implicit bias
Our Practice Support colleagues at South Piedmont AHEC are presenting a free Lunch and Learn on the topic of Diversity and Implicit Bias.
Jun 28, 2023 3:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
For claims with a date of service on or after July 1, 2023, the Managed Care timely filing will be changing to 365 calendar days of covered service, or discharge, or a time period set by the health plan that is no less than 365 calendar days.
Managed Care claims with a date of service prior to July 1, 2023 still have a 180 day filing deadline.
Jun 28, 2023 8:41:27 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in opioid use disorder, opioids
Burke County Health Department is hosting a Community Forum event on July 12 featuring Beth Macy, the author of Dopesick, recently adapted for the HULU television series with Michael Keaton.
Jun 26, 2023 1:58:00 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health
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.
Jun 22, 2023 1:33:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in public health, public health emergency
As temperatures continue to climb across the globe, the impact of extreme heat on public health is becoming a crucial concern.
Jun 15, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, QPP
The Final Score Preview period gives clinicians the opportunity to preview their 2022 MIPS final score prior to the release of payment adjustment information. As a reminder, your 2022 final score is what will determine your 2024 MIPS payment adjustment. The Final Score Preview period will open in the coming days and will be announced via Quality Payment Program listserv.
Jun 14, 2023 11:32:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid
NC Medicaid is seeking your input to identify needed features within the upcoming Provider Data Management / Credentialing Verification Organization software platform
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