In a Practice Support blog post last month, we highlighted basic information and eligibility criteria for the Making Care Primary Model. The application deadline is approaching (November 30th), so we encourage you to learn more as you consider whether or not to consider participating.
Applications Open for CMS Making Care Primary Model
Sep 13, 2023 1:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, rural health, practice management, CMS
Large proportion of North Carolina population are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19: What you need to know about therapeutics
Sep 13, 2023 8:45:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in COVID-19, Primary Care, Pediatrics
COVID-19 trends are on the rise in North Carolina.
Staying up to date with vaccines, and timely access to treatment are the best ways to reduce hospitalization and death due to the illness.
Join Us in Recognizing Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2023
Sep 7, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Geriatric, Enduring, care planning, falls
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed on the first day of fall to increase awareness around falls health and injury prevention. Join us September 18-22, 2023 for Falls Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable. Read more on our blog and check out our online Falls Prevention activity!
Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours
Sep 6, 2023 4:22:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid Managed Care
Medicaid Managed Care Virtual Office Hours:
Provider Hot Topics
Thursday, September 7 | 5:30 p.m.
Highlighted Resource: Emerging Tick Bite-Associated Meat Allergy Potentially Affects Thousands
Sep 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team
A recent CDC release highlights a little-known condition spread by tick bites called alpha-gal syndrome, which causes a serious allergic reaction to meat.
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors: Nursing Considerations for Social Determinants of Health
Aug 31, 2023 7:15:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health, Nursing, cancer
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.
Don't let gossip undermine your clinic site!
Aug 30, 2023 2:30:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN
Gossip among staff and providers can upset your patients, undermine morale and affect your reputation in your community. Controlling gossip is essential to successful medical clinic management.
Due to Budget Delay, Medicaid Expansion Will Not Launch on October 1
Aug 30, 2023 10:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care
Medicaid expansion will no longer launch Oct. 2 as the North Carolina General Assembly failed to take needed action to meet that date.
Bye, summer! Hello flu season?
Aug 30, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, medicare, flu season
It is not too early to plan for flu season!
The CDC recommends annual flu shots for everyone 6 months and older each flu season. September and October are the best times for most people to get vaccinated.
Making Care Primary
Aug 16, 2023 3:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, practice management, Medicare advantage
The Making Care Primary (MCP) Model is a 10.5 year multi-payer model with three participation tracks. MCP aims to improve care for beneficiaries by supporting the delivery of advanced primary care services.
