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New CLIA Waived Tests and Codes

Jan 9, 2024 2:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, CMS, Laboratory Testing

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Do you perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived tests in the lab at your  practice?

Make sure your certificate is up to date, and your coding and billing practices are too!

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Application Deadline Extended for CMS Making Care Primary Model

Nov 29, 2023 4:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, rural health, practice management, CMS

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In a previous Practice Support blog post, we highlighted basic information and eligibility criteria for the Making Care Primary Model.  In response to stakeholder feedback, CMS extended the application deadline by two weeks; the new deadline is Thursday, December 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST

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Levemir® to be permanently discontinued

Nov 29, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, family medicine, diabetes, Adult health

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Novo Nordisk has announced the permanent discontinuation of all formulations of Levemir.  Supply disruptions of Levemir FlexPen are expected to begin in mid-January 2024, followed by the complete discontinuation of the FlexPen on April 1, 2024. The Levemir vial will be discontinued on December 31, 2024.

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It's time for a healthier North Carolina: Take the Pledge to Stop Diabetes!

Nov 14, 2023 8:04:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, family medicine, diabetes, internal medicine, prediabetes

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According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 60,000 people in North Carolina are diagnosed with Diabetes every year.

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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

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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.

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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

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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. 

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Bye, summer! Hello flu season?

Aug 30, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, medicare, flu season

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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.

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Making Care Primary

Aug 16, 2023 3:15:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, practice management, Medicare advantage

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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. 

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

Aug 8, 2023 3:15:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Primary Care, Vaccines, family medicine, Pediatrics, Vaccination, internal medicine

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National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages.

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Making Care Primary

Jul 12, 2023 1:34:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, medicare

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On June 8, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new voluntary primary care payment model for Medicare called Making Care Primary (MCP) that will be tested in eight states, including North Carolina. CMS is offering this model for qualified Medicare providers in North Carolina beginning in July 2024.  Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease.

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