Based on the North Carolina State of Emergency established through Executive Order (EO) 116, NC Medicaid implemented temporary changes to clinical policy to support providers and beneficiaries during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.
Medicaid: Some policies permanent, others sunsetting June 30th
Jun 22, 2022 9:38:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, OB/GYN, behavioral health, Pediatrics
Cigna claims: New requirement when submitting claims that include one or more office - based minor procedures
Jun 22, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in claims
Does your practice accept Cigna insurance? We have learned of an important policy change:
Registration is Open!
Jun 21, 2022 10:45:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Quality Improvement
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Benefits and North Carolina AHEC, in conjunction with the five Medicaid managed care health plans, will host the 2nd Annual Statewide Quality Forum on August 11 from 12:30-1:30 PM.
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Healthcare Workforce Challenges?
Jun 15, 2022 8:49:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, workforce
North Carolina AHEC is part of the NC Sentinel Network. This group of health care organizations across the state collaborate to gather timely information about what employers are facing. This information will be shared with policymakers, planners and educators to help formulate policies and solutions.
Medicaid Managed Care June 2022 Webinars
Jun 14, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Tailored Plans
Please join us for these upcoming webinars in June!
NC Medicaid Managed Care: Contracting with Tailored Plans
Jun 14, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Primary Care, behavioral health, Contracting
It is important to contract with health plans in advance of NC Medicaid Tailored Plan launch on Dec. 1, 2022
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available!
Jun 8, 2022 5:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19
Every U.S. household can get up to 3 orders of at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests at no cost!
Medicaid Managed Care Webinar: Providing Care Access for Children and Youth in Foster Care
Jun 8, 2022 1:12:52 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Pediatrics, foster care
Please join us for an educational webinar about how the provider community can best support children and youth in Foster Care.
CMS Updates to Coding for Chronic Care Management
Jun 1, 2022 5:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in coding, care management, medical billing, care transitions
Recently, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made some changes and additions to coding for care management services.
Discrimination in the United States: Experiences of LGBTQ Community
Jun 1, 2022 11:11:59 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health, discrimination, LGBTQ
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team is committed to promote understanding and improve the orientation of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for North Carolinians. In order to support these goals, we will share a publication on SDOH each month on our Practice Support Blog.
In observance of Pride Month for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community, we are sharing an article that highlights and reports experiences of discrimination against LGBTQ adults in the United States. These experiences of discrimination contribute to poor health outcomes.
