From Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina:

Beginning November 1, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will not allow separate reimbursement for office/outpatient or inpatient consultation codes.

This week, the Practice Support Team brings you news from NC Tracks.

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.

The 5th Annual NC AHEC Statewide Celebration of Rural Health Nursing Conference will take place via Live Webinar on November 4th.

Check all providers in your practice in PECOS to ensure they are associated with the appropriate practice Tax ID number. 

The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) is one of the most highly researched integrated care models that applies a team-based, interdisciplinary approach to deliver evidence-based diagnoses, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with mild to moderate behavioral health needs.

Join the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) on a webinar about the Security Risk Assessment (SRA) tool.

In response to provider concerns about ongoing member assignment and panel management issues for Advanced Medical Homes (AMHs), North Carolina Medicaid is working with the Standard plans to analyze errors and create easier pathways for providers to resolve panel issues.

Join the Practice Support Team at Northwest AHEC in observing Recovery Month. 

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 December of 2022.