Join Us for Advocacy Day: June 11-12 in Raleigh

Hear the Issues. Meet the Experts. Take Action Now

June 11-12, 2024
NC Medical Society Offices
Raleigh, NC

This year, join us as we host our 13th annual Advocacy Days which we promise to be packed full of information you cannot afford to miss! There is no shortage of issues at hand in NC and NOW is the time to be heard!!

Registration is open so sign up today and make plans to join us in Raleigh in June!

Register Online Today!

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, June 11th

2:00pm – 2:15pm
Welcome & Introductions
NC Medical Society Offices
Jacob Rodman, CMPE, NCMGMA Advocacy Co-chair
Melissa White, NCMGMA Advocacy Co-chair

2:15pm – 3:00pm
Presentation
NC Medical Society Offices
Dale R. Folwell, CPA
State Treasurer of North Carolina

3:00pm – 3:15pm
Refreshment Break

3:15pm – 4:00pm
Presentation by NCDHHS

4:15pm – 5:00pm
Presentation: NC Healthcare Update
Hannah Rice
NC Medical Society

5:30pm – 7:00pm
Networking Reception
Jimmy V’s
Sponsored by Curi

Wednesday, June 12th

8:00am – 8:30am
Gather at NC Medical Society Offices
Discuss talking points

8:30am – 12:00pm
Legislative Visits with NCMS’s White Coat Wednesday
NC General Assembly

Networking Reception Sponsor

Speakers

Dale R. Folwell, CPA
Treasurer
State of North Carolina
Dale R. Folwell, CPA, was sworn in as State Treasurer of North Carolina in January 2017. As the keeper of the public purse, Treasurer Folwell is responsible for a $100 billion state pension fund that provides retirement benefits for more than 900,000 teachers, law enforcement officers and other public workers. Under Folwell’s leadership the pension plan was rated among the top five highest-funded in the country and won accolades for proactive management and funding discipline. In 2020 the state’s coveted AAA bond rating was reaffirmed by every major rating agency, making North Carolina one of only 13 states in the country to hold that distinction. Treasurer Folwell also oversees the State Health Plan, which provides medical and pharmaceutical benefits to more than 720,000 current and retired public employees and is the largest purchaser of health care in North Carolina.

Hannah Rice
Director, Political Fundraising and Grassroots Advocacy
NC Medical Society
Hannah was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and earned her BA in history with minors in political science and criminal justice from UNC Charlotte. During her undergraduate career, Hannah worked on a Governor’s campaign, interned for a United States Congressman, and interned for a public health initiative in Cabarrus County: Smart Girls Know. Since graduating, she has worked in various fundraising roles as the Political Fundraising Manager for the North Carolina REALTORS®, and Distinguished Events Coordinator for the American Cancer Society. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, watching baseball or football, and traveling with her husband and dog.

Hotel Information
Reserve your room now at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. Limited standard rooms available at the discounted rate of $189/night for single/double occupancy plus tax. To reserve your hotel room, please follow the button link.

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Hotel Information
Reserve your room now at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. Limited standard rooms available at the discounted rate of $189/night for single/double occupancy plus tax. To reserve your hotel room, please follow the button link.

Make Hotel Reservations

Registration
Advocacy Days online registration is now open. The cost to register is $95 for NCMGMA members, $125 for non-members and $10 for students. To register today, please follow the online registration link below.

Register Online Today

NCMS Reception
NCMS is hosting a reception on Wednesday, June 12th at their offices – to learn more and register (separately) for this event, please visit their website at the button link provided.

White Coat Wednesday Reception

Questions

If you have any questions about Advocacy Days, please contact the NCMGMA offices at info@ncmgm.org.

Advocacy “Did You Know?” May 1, 2024

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NC Medicaid Social Determinants of Health Study

NC Medicaid is conducting a study to better understand how Clinically Integrated Networks and Advanced Medical Homes screen beneficiaries for unmet social needs, process data, and make referrals for interventions.

To learn more and participate in the study, please follow the button link below.

Study Information Sheet

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Humana Plans to Leave Some Medicare Advantage Markets in 2025

According to Becker’s Payer Issues, “The company reported its first quarter earnings April 24. Humana posted a $741 million in net income in the first quarter of 2024, beating investor expectations, but pulled its 2025 earnings guidance.”

Read the complete article

Just Announced! Annual Conference Friday Session + Sold Out Exhibit Hall

Navigate the NC Legislative Landscape
Friday General Session Announced

Join political analyst Joe Stewart for a comprehensive update on North Carolina’s legislative landscape. From recent election developments to shifts in healthcare policies, this session will equip you with the latest insights to effectively navigate advocacy efforts for your practice. Gain valuable strategies and actionable advice to stay informed and make an impact on the future of healthcare in North Carolina.

The early bird registration discount has been extended so sign up today!

Register Today

Impactful Speakers and CEUs

Experience Internet celebrity Judson Laipply, reporting expert Aaron Newcomer, Emmy Award winner Sharon Delaney McCloud, healthcare futurist Stephanie Wierwille, ACMPE guru Michelle Wallace, and political analyst Joe Stewart. Learn more about the speakers and sessions here.

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Innovative Products and Services

The exhibit hall is sold out! Get essential one-on-one conversations in the exhibit hall with the companies driving practice management innovation and efficiency. From IT to collections to linens, get the information you need to optimize your practice. Meet our Annual Conference speakers here.

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Sign Up to Join Us Today

Full conference costs start at $475 for members and again this year we are offering a single-day pass starting at $275 for members. See all of our conference pricing here. To register today, please follow the online registration link below.

Register Online Today!

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Hotel Accommodations

We are past our discount room block cutoff for the Embassy Suites and Aloft Wilmington. There are plenty of options for alternate lodging in downtown Wilmington. To start exploring hotel options, follow the button link below.

Explore Wilmington Hotel Options

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Questions

If you have any questions about the Annual Conference, please contact the NCMGMA offices at info@ncmgm.org.

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Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Training Series
New Modules Released!

NC AHEC is excited to announce the release of modules 16 & 17 in the CoCM Training Series. View the details below!

Module 16: Tools for Financial Sustainability Using CoCM
Speaker: Lori Raney, MD
This webinar builds on an earlier webinar entitled Billing the Collaborative Care Codes and presents a deeper dive into barriers and solutions to financial sustainability of CoCM in your organization. The codes are briefly described and include the responsibilities of each team member. It also reviews key concerns often voiced by compliance teams and proposes solutions. Finally, steps towards developing a robust reimbursement plan are presented. It is recommended to first watch Billing the Collaborative Care Codes to better understand some of the concepts presented in this webinar.

Module 17: Challenging Clinical Situations
Speaker: Monica Harrison, MSW, LCSW
CoCM allows patients to receive both physical and mental health treatment from a multidisciplinary team within the primary care setting. The patient, Primary Care Provider, Psychiatric Consultant and Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) are all critical members of this multidisciplinary team. The role of the BHCM can be fulfilled by a variety of clinicians including licensed mental health providers and clinical psychologists. A substantial body of evidence has shown that CoCM is more effective than usual care for treating common mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety in the primary care setting. Five core principles for effective Collaborative Care are discussed.

Click on the blue button below to learn more and register for the CoCM Training Series.

Learn More and Register

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New Resources to Learn More About NC Medicaid’s Tailored Plans

Starting July 1, 2024, some people with NC Medicaid will get a new health plan — a Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plan (Tailored Plan). Tailored Plans cover physical health, prescription and behavioral health needs, including mental health, severe substance use disorder, I/DD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) needs, all in one plan.

NCDHHS has created a Transition to Tailored Plans toolkit webpage. Access the page at the button link below.

Transition to Tailored Plans Toolkit

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Medicaid Managed Care Special Webinar
Total Cost of Care (TCOC) Dashboard Launch for Providers 

This month, NC Medicaid is launching a Total Cost of Care (TCOC) Dashboard for Advanced Medical Homes (AMHs). This tool will allow AMHs to access and analyze data related to resource use and total cost of health care received by Medicaid members assigned to their practices. The TCOC Dashboard aims to help AMHs identify potential drivers of overuse and inefficiency and assist them in making informed decisions when engaging in value-based arrangements with Medicaid prepaid health plans.

NC AHEC is providing three opportunities to learn more about this important new tool. In the webinar, NC AHEC will provide an overview of the dashboard and its metrics, walk through the login process, and demonstrate various functionalities for users of the AMH TCOC Dashboard.

Learn More and Register for Webinars

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CMS HCPCS G2211 Webinar Presentation Handout

CMS has made available the presentation from their Jurisdictions J/M Part B Office/Outpatient Evaluation and Management Visit Complexity webinar. The webinar focused on the use of the HCPCS code G2211, an E&M add-on code to address complexity of visit.

Webinar Presentation PDF

Experience the Annual Conference Exhibit Hall

Be in the center of the action! From receptions to networking to prize drawings, the exhibit hall is the center of Annual Conference activity. And don’t forget the numerous aisles of exhibitor booths, displaying healthcare’s leading products and services from our 2024 Alliance sponsors.

Visit our exhibitor page here and see why the exhibit hall is a must-see part of the Annual Conference experience!

Register Today

Meet Our Annual Conference Speakers

Join us in Wilmington and experience Internet celebrity Judson Laipply, Emmy Award winner Sharon Delaney McCloud, reporting expert Aaron Newcomer, ACMPE guru Michelle Wallace, and healthcare futurist Stephanie Wierwille. Learn more about the Annual Conference speakers and sessions here.

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Make Your Hotel Accommodations

The Embassy Suites is our host hotel with rates starting at $209 per night. We’re also offering rooms at Aloft Wilmington starting at $199 per night. Visit the Annual Conference page here for complete hotel booking details. The NCMGMA room block discount cutoff is April 24th.

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Sign Up to Join Us Today

Full conference costs start at $475 for members and again this year we are offering a single-day pass starting at $275 for members. See all of our conference pricing here. To register today, please follow the online registration link below.

Register Online Today!

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Questions

If you have any questions about the Annual Conference, please contact the NCMGMA offices at info@ncmgm.org.

You’re Invited to the Annual Conference Welcome Reception

Annual Conference Curi Welcome Reception
May 15 | Battleship North Carolina

Kick off your Annual Conference experience with an evening on the deck of the Battleship North Carolina. Water taxis will shuttle guests to and from the Battleship. Sponsored by Curi, enjoy dinner, drinks and entertainment, as well as networking with old friends and new!

Learn more about the Annual Conference here and secure your spot today at the button link below.

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Administrator of the Year Award Deadline is March 22nd

Each year, NCMGMA and Curi recognize a healthcare administrator, affiliated with the NCMGMA, who has exhibited exceptional leadership management proficiency and enhanced the effectiveness of healthcare delivery in his/her practice and community through recent, noteworthy achievements. To make a nomination today, click here.

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Meet Our Annual Conference Speakers

Join us in Wilmington and experience Internet celebrity Judson Laipply, Emmy Award winner Sharon Delaney McCloud, reporting expert Aaron Newcomer, ACMPE guru Michelle Wallace, and healthcare futurist Stephanie Wierwille. Learn more about the Annual Conference speakers and sessions here.

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Make Your Hotel Accommodations

The Embassy Suites is our host hotel with rates starting at $209 per night. We’re also offering rooms at Aloft Wilmington starting at $199 per night. Visit the Annual Conference page here for complete hotel booking details. The NCMGMA room block discount cutoff is April 24th.

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Sign Up to Join Us Today

Full conference costs start at $475 for members and again this year we are offering a single-day pass starting at $275 for members. See all of our conference pricing here. To register today, please follow the online registration link below.

Register Online Today!

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Questions

If you have any questions about the Annual Conference, please contact the NCMGMA offices at info@ncmgm.org.

Advocacy “Did You Know?” March 14, 2024

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Aetna® Update on Change Healthcare Service Interruption

On February 21, Change Healthcare took several of their services offline in response to a cyber security incident they experienced. This is impacting certain Aetna business operations, as well as the operations of other companies nationally. There is no indication that Aetna’s systems have been compromised. We’re committed to ensuring access to care as we navigate through this network disruption. We have business continuity plans in place to minimize disruption of service and apologize for any inconvenience our network providers and members may experience. We will continue to utilize our business continuity plans to minimize disruption until the Change Healthcare services are restored.

View the complete update here

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Medicare Payment – Relief But No Reversal

Originally published in the March 11th NC Medical Society’s Capitol Chronicle
Reprinted with permission from the NCMS

Last week, Congress took significant action by enacting a spending package to fund the federal government. There was, however, a significant omission in the $460B spending bill– a reversal of the 3.37% Medicare physician payment cut for 2024. Rather than eliminating the cut, as the NC Medical Society and our partner medical societies had lobbied for, Congress instead reduced the pay reduction by 1.68%. This adjusted rate will apply to Medicare claims going forward and will not be retroactive to the first of the year.

Access the complete posting here

Advocacy “Did You Know?” March 8, 2024

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Northwest AHEC
Managing Difficult Patient Situations
Online Self-Paced Learning

Many practice settings are experiencing angry, hostile, and even aggressive behavior from patients, parents, caregivers, and others. This course is designed for health care practice teams who interact with patients and other customers. The background and context of the problem are reviewed, and evidence-based practical tips, suggestions and resources are provided.

This is a self-paced, interactive online module that can be completed from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Available Credits

• 1.0 Hours Contact Hours
• 1.0 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC

Learn More and Register Today

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Southern Regional AHEC
Collaborative Care Model Training Series
Online Self-Paced Learning

Southern Regional AHEC is excited to announce the release of modules 14 and 15 in the CoCM Training Series

Module 14: Collaborative Care in Perinatal Populations
Speaker: Lori Raney, MD, Faculty Psychiatrist at MAHEC Center for Psychiatry and Mental Wellness
This webinar will cover the adaptations to the collaborative care model necessary for successful implementation in the perinatal population. It will cover the roles of the key team members including the OB/GYN, behavioral health care manager (BHCM) and the psychiatric consultant. Specific adaptations for the BHCM will be discussed in detail. Diagnostic consideration for different diagnoses seen in pregnancy and postpartum will be described and the screening tools to consider.

Module 15: Improving CoCM Quality Using Technology
Speakers: Nathaniel A. Sowa, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor & John N. Copeland, MD, MPH
In this session, participants will learn about how technology can facilitate implementation and maintenance of a high-quality CoCM program. The course will demonstrate different ways that patient registries can be utilized to monitor patient progress, as well as fidelity to the treatment model. Construction and use of data dashboards that facilitate monitoring of program quality metrics will be examined. A brief description of how technology can be incorporated into the CoCM workflow to gather patient reported outcomes will demonstrate ways to utilize technology solutions to improve program efficiency and patient engagement.

Click on the blue button below to register for the CoCM Training Series, including modules 1-15. When you click “REGISTER” on the webpage, you will be asked to log in to your MyAHEC account or create one. Once you register for any one module, you are registered for the entire series.

CoCM Training Series Registration

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Information on the Change Healthcare Cyber Response

Updated as of March 7, 2024. UnitedHealthcare will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Change Healthcare works across the health system to make clinical, administrative and financial processes simpler and more efficient for payers, providers and consumers. Change Healthcare has experienced a cybersecurity issue, and we have multiple workarounds to ensure provider claims are addressed and people have access to the medications and care they need. The following page is a resource for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Change Healthcare stakeholders. In addition to being a main source for the latest business and information updates, this page also contains links to other resources to support stakeholders in managing any related impacts.

Visit the Response Page