New technologies are fundamentally changing the way people interact with health care. Successful implementation of digital health technology will be imperative for improving patient outcomes and ensuring financial stability for health care practices.
Remote Patient Monitoring Implementation Playbook Overview
May 3, 2023 1:30:00 PM / by NW AHEC posted in telehealth, technology, patient care
Need ABMS Credit, formerly MOC IV? Let Northwest AHEC Help.
May 3, 2023 8:15:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Quality Improvement, practice support, practice management
Let Northwest AHEC Help you maintain your certification for ABMS Credit, formerly MOC IV. American Board of Medical Specialties Continuing Certification (ABMS) - Formerly Maintenance of Certification Part IV (MOC IV).
Register for Upcoming 2023 NC Medicaid Quality Symposium
May 2, 2023 12:08:44 PM / by NW AHEC posted in Medicaid, diabetes, immunization
Register now for the diabetes self-management presentation on May 11 and adolescent immunization on May 16.
Ethical Challenges in Small Community Practice
Apr 25, 2023 9:24:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Community, rural health, practice management
Join us on June 2, 2023 / 8:30 am–12:45 pm at Hawthorne Inn / Winston-Salem, NC
How NC’s Population is Changing and Why It Matters
Apr 20, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Geriatric, seniors, aging, demographics, north carolina
What will North Carolina's population look like in coming years? NC ranks ninth nationally in population aged 65 and older and has undergone significant demographic changes in the 21st century. Assessing and understanding the demographic changes and their implications will be critical in addressing age-related issues, catalyzing change, and preparing for the future of North Carolina.
April 22, 2023 is National Rx Drug Take Back Day
Apr 12, 2023 2:02:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in lock your meds, prescriptions, DEA
It's Spring! Time to clean up your medicine cabinet of unneeded prescription medications. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our overall community!
Improving Childhood Immunization Rates: Need a Plan?
Apr 12, 2023 8:33:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Pediatric, Preventive Care, immunization
There are many challenges faced by practices and providers as they strive to ensure all children are fully immunized and protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
FDA approves Narcan 4mg nasal spray for OTC use
Apr 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in overdose, opioid use disorder
On March 29, the FDA approved the first nonprescription, 'over-the-counter' (OTC) naloxone nasal spray, Narcan. Naloxone--a medicine that can reverse an opioid-related overdose--has been shown to be a critical tool to prevent fatal overdoses, connect more people to treatment for substance use disorder, and save lives.
March 30: Happy National Doctors' Day!
Mar 29, 2023 9:07:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in physicians, doctors day
Join us in saying a hearty THANK YOU to all the hard working, compassionate, skilled physicians on National Doctors' Day, March 30, 2023.
Grant Awarded to NWAHEC & WFUSM Internal Medicine Residency for Telehealth Patient Home Monitoring
Mar 23, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in telehealth, Wake Forest School of Medicine
In an effort to improve physician skills and experience with Telehealth, Northwest AHEC and Wake Forest School of Medicine Internal Residency were awarded a grant to produce online learning for physicians and distribute medical supplies to patients. Funding allowed telehealth technology capabilities to be fully integrated in two clinics.
