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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 now for the diabetes self-management presentation on May 11 and adolescent immunization on May 16.