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.
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
FDA approves first RSV vaccine
May 24, 2023 1:51:50 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Vaccines, RSV, Adult health
The FDA approved the first vaccine (brand name "Arexvy") to prevent infection with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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
Transgender people face many significant mental health challenges, and one of the most critical is the high risk of suicide among transgender youth.
Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat
May 17, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
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.
Provider Reverification and Billing Modifications Reminder
May 16, 2023 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, nctracks
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023.
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
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.
Practice Support & Mental Health Awareness Month
May 11, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, practice support
Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it's a good time to pause and check in on family, friends, neighbors...and yourself.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.