Monkeypox has now been declared a national public health emergency in the US, with more than 8,900 cases nationwide and more than 100 cases in North Carolina.
The UNC Health Sciences Library has created a guide to reliable health resources on monkeypox, including a page targeted towards health care providers that addresses diagnosis, treatment, talking to patients, and more.
To learn more, check out the ADL's Highlighted Resource for August 15, 2022:
Monkeypox Resources
What is already known about this topic?
High levels of immunity and availability of effective COVID-19 prevention and management tools have reduced the risk for medically significant illness and death.
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.
You know how challenging it has been to ensure your patients have been kept up to date on their vaccines. As we all prepare for school to start, and the approach of flu season, take advantage of resources from CDC and others to help get everyone up to date!
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!
As part of NC Medicaid Transformation, Tailored Plans will launch on December 1, 2022.
North Carolina is building on the current LME/MCO services to include physical health and pharmacy services for Medicaid beneficiaries with the most complex needs.
On July 27, Dr. Rochelle Walensky issued a Dear Colleague letter for health care providers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Request for Information seeking public comment on the Medicare Advantage program.
What is a Tailored Plan?
A Tailored Plan is a North Carolina Medicaid and NC Health Choice health plan. It offers physical health, pharmacy, care management and behavioral health services. It is for members who may have significant mental health needs, severe substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DDs) or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Tailored Plans offer added services for members who qualify.
https://ncmedicaidplans.gov/learn/get-answers/tailored-plan-services
This week the Northwest AHEC Practice Support team offers some reminders and highlights from the July 21, 2022 Back Porch Chat. If you were not able to attend, we encourage you to review the slides and recording here.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services is committed to ensuring that providers have timely and relevant information about the monkeypox outbreak and response efforts in North Carolina. NC AHEC is partnering with NC DHHS to hold a webinar to provide this information next Thursday, July 28th from 6:00 – 7:15.
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