Each of our nine AHEC locations is equipped with a library staff ready to serve the specific needs of the health care professionals in their region. Beyond our traditional library services, the AHEC Digital Library (ADL) offers access to high-quality health information through our web portal of databases, journal collections, and clinical tools. LIBRARY SERVICES is Enhancing health education and practice
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AHEC Library Services: Your Gateway to High-Quality Health Information
Mar 13, 2024 3:47:00 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS
Highlighted Resource: Problematic Gambling Risk Factors and Resources
Mar 7, 2024 7:45:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in mental health
North Carolina regulations around gambling will become more permissive in March 2024, making problematic gambling a greater public health concern.
New Provider Tip Sheets: Quality Measures
Mar 6, 2024 4:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Quality Improvement, patient care, HEDIS
Carolina Complete Health has thirteen NEW provider tip sheets on quality measures!
Educational Events at NW AHEC
Mar 6, 2024 9:07:32 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in continuing education, health professionals
In today's post, we invite you to explore some continuing professional development offerings from Northwest AHEC.
Managing Difficult Patient Situations - Get 1 credit hour, no cost to you!
Mar 5, 2024 9:15:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in behavioral health, patient care, practice management
Many practice settings are experiencing angry, hostile, and even aggressive behavior from patients, parents, caregivers, and others. This course is designed for health care practice teams who interact with patients and other customers. Background and context of the problem are reviewed, and evidence-based practical tips, suggestions and resources are provided.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Now Is the Time
Mar 1, 2024 11:42:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health, health disparities
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.
Medicaid Managed Care March Webinars
Feb 28, 2024 1:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
Social Determinants of Health Risk Assessment: CMS finalizes G code
Feb 27, 2024 8:28:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Social Determinants of Health, medicare, health equity
Today we bring you some news from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. CMS has finalized a new stand-alone G Code (G0136) to pay for administering an SDOH risk assessment, no more than once every 6 months:
G0136: Administration of a standardized, evidence-based SDOH assessment, 5-15 minutes, not more often than every 6 months.
Highlighted Resource: Health Literacy–Informed Communication to Reduce Discharge Medication Errors in Hospitalized Children
Feb 21, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in hospital, Pediatrics, health literacy
Do the caregivers of hospitalized children understand how to administer the children's medication after returning home?
NC Medicaid Tailored Plans go live July 1, 2024: What you need to know
Feb 20, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, practice management, Tailored Plans
North Carolina Medicaid Division of Health Benefits (DHB) has announced that Tailored Plans (the health plans for qualifying members with mental health needs, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries) will start on July 1, 2024.