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.
Highlighted Resource: Crippling health workforce shortages mean hospitals can’t admit mental health patients — even if beds are empty
May 10, 2023 3:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, workforce
Announcing two new webinars: "Your Practice Manager: Your Most Profitable Partner" and "Negotiating Effective Contracts"
May 9, 2023 10:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in practice management, Contracting, Value based contracting
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.
Updates from CMS: Coverage for COVID 19 tests post-Public Health Emergency
May 4, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, reimbursement, public health emergency
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.
Remote Patient Monitoring Implementation Playbook Overview
May 3, 2023 1:30:00 PM / by NW AHEC posted in telehealth, technology, patient care
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.
Need ABMS Credit, formerly MOC IV? Let Northwest AHEC Help.
May 3, 2023 8:15:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Quality Improvement, practice support, practice management
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 for Upcoming 2023 NC Medicaid Quality Symposium
May 2, 2023 12:08:44 PM / by NW AHEC posted in Medicaid, diabetes, immunization
Register now for the diabetes self-management presentation on May 11 and adolescent immunization on May 16.
Ethical Challenges in Small Community Practice
Apr 25, 2023 9:24:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Community, rural health, practice management
Join us on June 2, 2023 / 8:30 am–12:45 pm at Hawthorne Inn / Winston-Salem, NC
How NC’s Population is Changing and Why It Matters
Apr 20, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Geriatric, seniors, aging, demographics, north carolina
What will North Carolina's population look like in coming years? NC ranks ninth nationally in population aged 65 and older and has undergone significant demographic changes in the 21st century. Assessing and understanding the demographic changes and their implications will be critical in addressing age-related issues, catalyzing change, and preparing for the future of North Carolina.
April 22, 2023 is National Rx Drug Take Back Day
Apr 12, 2023 2:02:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in lock your meds, prescriptions, DEA
It's Spring! Time to clean up your medicine cabinet of unneeded prescription medications. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our overall community!
Improving Childhood Immunization Rates: Need a Plan?
Apr 12, 2023 8:33:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Pediatric, Preventive Care, immunization
There are many challenges faced by practices and providers as they strive to ensure all children are fully immunized and protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
