You are invited to participate in Medicaid Quality Improvement Work with NC AHEC — your gateway to Population Health Improvement and Shared Savings!
You are invited!
Apr 27, 2022 10:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Quality Improvement, diabetes, Pediatrics, immunization
Important FAQs and Facts about NC Tracks
Apr 21, 2022 7:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, NC Tracks
In late March, NCDHHS held a 'Virtual Office Hours' event covering Provider Enrollment Hot Topics and Reminders.
NC Medicaid: New Preferred Drug List Formulary
Apr 20, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care
Updated Single Preferred Drug List (PDL) for Medicaid: A new single Preferred Drug List Formulary became effective April 1. Please note that NC Statute 108D-65(6)(b) requires all PHPS/Medicaid Plans use the same drug formulary established by the Department.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Experiencing Provider Enrollment Delays
Apr 19, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in practice management, BCBS, Provider Enrollment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina published an update on April 5, 2022.
Back Porch Chat: Medicaid Managed Care Hot Topics
Apr 19, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
Please join NC DHHS Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health & Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Dr. Carrie Brown, NC Medicaid Chief Quality Officer, Kelly Crosbie, and Director of the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC), Hugh Tilson alongside guest speakers from the provider community for the April Back Porch Chat on Thursday, April 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Role of hospitals in addressing social determinants of health: A groundwater approach
Apr 7, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team 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.
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Calculator
Apr 6, 2022 4:30:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in COVID-19, cdc
Patients, caregivers, family members exposed to someone with COVID-19 and calling your office asking what they should do?
Postpartum Coverage Extended to 12 Months for NC Medicaid Beneficiaries
Apr 6, 2022 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Pregnancy, postpartum
North Carolina currently ranks 30th in the country in maternal mortality and 39th in infant mortality. In addition, 12% of women in the state experience postpartum depression.
Extension of NC State of Emergency Temporary Flexibilities
Mar 31, 2022 7:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care
End-date of some flexibilities set to sunset March 31 extended to June 30, 2022
April 7th: National Alcohol Screening Day
Mar 30, 2022 2:45:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in alcohol use, screening
Unhealthy alcohol use is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
Risky drinking is associated with:
- Cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, colon, liver and breast
- Liver disease
- Stroke
- Heart Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Injuries and accidents
- Miscarriages / still birth
- Depression and Suicide