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NC Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours: Provider Enrollment & Hot Topics

May 25, 2023 7:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, practice management

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Join us on Thursday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m. for Virtual Office Hours, which will focus on provider enrollment and hot topics specific to NC Medicaid enrolled providers.

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FDA approves first RSV vaccine

May 24, 2023 1:51:50 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Vaccines, RSV, Adult health

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The FDA approved the first vaccine (brand name "Arexvy") to prevent infection with Respiratory Syncytial  Virus (RSV). 

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Highlighted Resource: What Will It Take to Reduce Suicide Among Transgender North Carolinians by 2030?

May 18, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, suicide, transgender

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Transgender people face many significant mental health challenges, and one of the most critical is the high risk of suicide among transgender youth.

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Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat

May 17, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care

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This month's Back Porch Chat has something for everyone, including all Medicaid provider types, practice managers, quality improvement professionals, care coordinators and other leaders within your practice.

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Provider Reverification and Billing Modifications Reminder

May 16, 2023 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, nctracks

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The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023. 

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Can't find your phone/glasses/keys? Take a walk in the woods!

May 16, 2023 9:47:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health

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Did you know walking in nature could improve your short-term memory? One study at the University of Michigan showed that participants did almost 20% better on a memory test after taking a walk among trees.

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Practice Support & Mental Health Awareness Month

May 11, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, practice support

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Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it's a good time to pause and check in on family, friends, neighbors...and yourself. 

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Highlighted Resource: Crippling health workforce shortages mean hospitals can’t admit mental health patients — even if beds are empty

May 10, 2023 3:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, workforce

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Though the pandemic is receding, state health officials say the shortages that came with it have worsened, resulting in longer waits for mental health care.

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Announcing two new webinars: "Your Practice Manager: Your Most Profitable Partner" and "Negotiating Effective Contracts"

May 9, 2023 10:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in practice management, Contracting, Value based contracting

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North Carolina AHEC is presenting two valuable (and no-cost!) webinars on vital topics for practices: negotiating effective contracts, and how effective practice managers not only shape the experience of patients, but impact the practice's bottom line.

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Updates from CMS: Coverage for COVID 19 tests post-Public Health Emergency

May 4, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, reimbursement, public health emergency

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The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is to end on May 11, 2023. The ending of the Public Health Emergency may impact an individual’s coverage of COVID-19 tests. 

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