Building on the success of previous ‘Lunch and Learn’ offerings to regional primary care practices, Northwest AHEC provided ten online self-paced modules in 2020-2022 on a variety of topics related to Best Practices in Opioid Prescribing and Management.
Building Upon Success - Best Practices in Opioids Prescribing and Management Webinars
May 25, 2022 3:39:36 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in opioid, online learning, prescriptions
Forsyth Regional Community Crisis Resource Guide
May 25, 2022 7:43:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in behavioral health, care management, harm reduction, overdose, opioid use disorder
The Forsyth Regional Opioid & Substance Use Team (FROST) is made up of representatives from over 80 different community agencies in addition to community members with lived experiences.
Infant and Specialty Formula Shortage Update
May 18, 2022 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, Pediatrics, infant formula
From HRSA: The FDA recently published an update about the infant and specialty formula shortage.
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Statewide Quality Forum
May 18, 2022 8:41:00 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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Quality Payment Program (QPP) Update for Small Practices
May 17, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in MACRA, QPP, CMS
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides a monthly newsletter for small practices. The newsletter provides relevant updates and information for small practices participating in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for your continued participation and success. Some highlights:
Affordable Connectivity Program Lowers Cost of Broadband Services for Eligible Households
May 12, 2022 7:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in internet, broadband access
We are excited to bring you some news to share with your clients, patients and their families!
Provider Relief Fund Late Reporting Deadline 5/13
May 11, 2022 12:50:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in hrsa, practice management, Relief Fund
If your practice received more than $10,000 in provider relief funds and did not submit your Period 2 report, please act immediately by submitting a late Reporting Period 2 report request by Friday, May 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET.
Health, not just 'healthcare'
May 11, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Healthy Opportunities
Healthy Opportunities Update: Effective Sunday, May 1, 2022, qualifying Medicaid Standard Plan members in 33 North Carolina counties may receive housing and transportation services in addition to food services which became available March 15.
Medicaid Managed Care | May 2022 Webinars
May 4, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care, Dentistry, population health
Join us for a variety of Medicaid Managed Care webinars this month!
Unsure of what the 'No Surprise Act' means for you?
May 4, 2022 11:30:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in practice management, No Surprises Act, medical billing
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 established several new requirements for providers, facilities, and providers of air ambulance services to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. These requirements are collectively referred to as “No Surprises” rules and apply to all providers.
