On July 27, Dr. Rochelle Walensky issued a Dear Colleague letter for health care providers.
Aug 3, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in cdc, monkeypox
On July 27, Dr. Rochelle Walensky issued a Dear Colleague letter for health care providers.
Aug 2, 2022 2:09:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in medicare, Medicare advantage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Request for Information seeking public comment on the Medicare Advantage program.
Aug 2, 2022 9:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Tailored Plans

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.
Jul 20, 2022 4:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in monkeypox
Jul 20, 2022 1:06:49 PM / by NW AHEC posted in nc medical journal, resource
While behavior is an important component of health, promoting healthy behaviors requires going beyond individual choices to address context and background.
Jul 20, 2022 8:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in NC Healthconnex, nchiea, tailored care management
The North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority (NCHIEA or NC HealthConnex) is hosting a Tele-town Hall on Tailored Care Management.
Jul 13, 2022 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, hrsa, practice management
Providers who received one or more General and/or Targeted PRF payment(s) exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021 must report on their use of funds in RP3.
Jul 13, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, family medicine, Pediatrics, suicide, crisis
Today the Northwest AHEC Practice Support team brings you an announcement from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy regarding the 988 Suicide Help Line.
Jul 12, 2022 3:25:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, tailored care management, practice management, Tailored Plans
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.
Jul 11, 2022 8:40:31 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in practice management, No Surprises Act
Free Webinar for Providers: Surprise Billing Provisions, Notice and Consent, and Enforcement
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