On April 1, 2023, beneficiaries currently receiving NC Health Choice coverage will move to NC Medicaid.
In 2020, 260 cases of trafficking were reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, ranking North Carolina No. 9 among the 50 states in cases reported. However, because human trafficking is a crime which hides in the shadows, the true number of cases in North Carolina is likely much higher.
The Drug Enforcement Administration sent a letter to all registrants to notify them that effective December 29, 2022, Congress eliminated the "DATA-Waiver Program".
- Colorectal cancer was the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in North Carolina in 2019.
- Data from 2020 shows that 20% of people aged 50-75 in the US have never been screened for this disease.
- In March 2021, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) changed screening recommendations to lower the age to begin screening from 50 to 45.
Every U.S. household can order one set of 4 free COVID test kits once again!
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has partnered with NC AHEC to provide educational and practice-based support to primary care practices...
Trying to fill open positions in your practice?
Uncertain about how to recruit, screen, and interview candidates?
What questions should (and should NOT) be asked?
We are excited to share a free resource with you!
Times are hard. Many practice settings are experiencing angry, hostile and even aggressive behavior from patients, parents, caregivers and other family members. While the underlying cause of anger may be actually fear or pain, aggression and violence towards you or your teams is not OK.
Many Veterans seek and receive care outside of the Veteran's Administration system. Military service is an important part of a patient's history. The 'Have You Ever Served' initiative, spearheaded by Michele Obama and Jill Biden, provides general intake questions to explore a Veteran's military history, areas of concern and common military health risks, along with other resources.
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 April of 2023. This monthly series will continue over the next several months to ensure that all of us are ready for launch.
