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.
Beyond Health Care: The Role of Social Determinants in Promoting Health and Health Equity
Oct 11, 2022 4:23:29 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Social Determinants of Health
Please join us in celebration of rural health nursing!
Sep 22, 2022 7:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Nursing, rural health
The 5th Annual NC AHEC Statewide Celebration of Rural Health Nursing Conference will take place via Live Webinar on November 4th.
Carefully check status of all providers in QPP and PECOS!
Sep 21, 2022 4:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in MIPS, QPP, practice management
Check all providers in your practice in PECOS to ensure they are associated with the appropriate practice Tax ID number.
The Collaborative Care Model: An Evidence-Based Approach for Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care Settings
Sep 21, 2022 12:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, collaborative care
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.
Is Your Organization Using the Security Risk Assessment Tool?
Sep 14, 2022 3:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in MACRA, MIPS, QPP
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.
Panel Management for Advanced Medical Homes in Standard Plans
Sep 14, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, advanced medical home
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.
September is Recovery Month
Sep 13, 2022 12:00:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in behavioral health, recovery, alcohol use, opioid use disorder
Join the Practice Support Team at Northwest AHEC in observing Recovery Month.
Medicaid Managed Care Back Porch Chat: Tailored Plan 101: Ready, Set, Launch!
Sep 8, 2022 7:30:00 AM / 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.
Highlighted Resource: Helping Young Children and Parents Transition Back to School
Sep 7, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, adolescent, resource
As a new school year starts, mental health for children and adolescents becomes a more important concern.
Questions about behavioral health in children or adolescents? Call NC-PAL!
Sep 7, 2022 9:09:15 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, behavioral health, adolescent, Pediatrics, psychiatry
NC- PAL is a collaboration between NC Department of Health and Human Services and Duke Psychiatry. It is a behavioral health telephone consultation program available to pediatric health care providers.





