Novo Nordisk has announced the permanent discontinuation of all formulations of Levemir. Supply disruptions of Levemir FlexPen are expected to begin in mid-January 2024, followed by the complete discontinuation of the FlexPen on April 1, 2024. The Levemir vial will be discontinued on December 31, 2024.
Levemir® to be permanently discontinued
Nov 29, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, family medicine, diabetes, Adult health
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Nov 29, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
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Medicaid Expansion coming December 1, 2023: NCDHHS tools help you stay informed
Nov 15, 2023 2:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has provided two new tools to help you as we transition to expanded Medicaid.
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
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.
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
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 60,000 people in North Carolina are diagnosed with Diabetes every year.
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
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).
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
Climate change has a serious impact on mental health, particularly for children, according to a recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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
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
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.
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
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.