CMS has contracted with an entity ("Guidehouse") to conduct audits of data submitted as part of the Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). These audits will look at Performance Years 2019, 2020 and 2021, and notification emails will begin in January 2023.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) rates are increasing earlier and more quickly than usual in 2022, leading to higher risks for infants and young children, older adults, and adults with chronic conditions.
Times are hard. Many practice settings are experiencing angry, hostile and even aggressive behavior from patients, parents, caregivers and other family members. While the underlying cause of anger may be actually fear or pain, aggression and violence towards you or your teams is not OK.
What are the basic skills and knowledge that practice managers need in order for their practices to thrive? The NC AHEC Practice Management Academy is designed to answer that question!
Effective Dec. 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, Advanced Medical Homes (AMHs) 1, 2 and 3 that are serving as the assigned primary care provider for NC Medicaid beneficiaries eligible for Tailored Care Management will receive an enhanced medical home payment of $20 per member per month.
Many Veterans seek and receive care outside of the Veteran's Administration system. Military service is an important part of a patient's history. The 'Have You Ever Served' initiative, spearheaded by Michele Obama and Jill Biden, provides general intake questions to explore a Veteran's military history, areas of concern and common military health risks, along with other resources.
This webinar series is designed to support all Medicaid providers, practice managers, quality improvement professionals, care coordinators and other leaders within your practice to help you prepare for the launch of Tailored Plans in April of 2023. This monthly series will continue over the next several months to ensure that all of us are ready for launch.
Weitzman ECHO Advanced Primary Care, an interactive psychiatry learning series for rural medical providers, behavioral health providers, and care team members, starts next week!
Your patients who are eligible for Tailored Care Management will receive a letter between now and November 17th.
Achieving the goals of Healthy NC 2030 requires engaging partners across multiple sectors to improve population health and drive health equity over the next decade (Healthy NC 2030, p.17).
Clinical Corner is a one-hour CME activity, divided into 4 microlearning modules. It is focused on high priority health indicators in North Carolina, as outlined in Healthy North Carolina 2030.
