COVID-19 trends are on the rise in North Carolina.

Staying up to date with vaccines, and timely access to treatment are the best ways to reduce hospitalization and death due to the illness. 

Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed on the first day of fall to increase awareness around falls health and injury prevention. Join us September 18-22, 2023 for Falls Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable. Read more on our blog and check out our online Falls Prevention activity!

Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours:

Provider Hot Topics

Thursday,  September 7 | 5:30 p.m.

A recent CDC release highlights a little-known condition spread by tick bites called alpha-gal syndrome, which causes a serious allergic reaction to meat.

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.

Gossip among staff and providers can upset your patients, undermine morale and affect your reputation in your community. Controlling gossip is essential to successful medical clinic management.

Medicaid expansion will no longer launch Oct. 2 as the North Carolina General Assembly failed to take needed action to meet that date.

It is not too early to plan for flu season!

The CDC recommends annual flu shots for everyone 6 months and older each flu season. September and October are the best times for most people to get vaccinated.

The Making Care Primary (MCP) Model is a 10.5 year multi-payer model with three participation tracks. MCP aims to improve care for beneficiaries by supporting the delivery of advanced primary care services. 

Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat:

Key Medicaid Expansion

Thursday,  August 17 | 5:30 p.m.