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Fall 2022 Practice Management Career Panel Presented by the Student Outreach Committee
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | 7:00 PM EST | Zoom Meeting
Presented by NCMGMA’s Student Outreach Committee, make plans to join us at 7:00 PM on November 15th for a valuable virtual panel discussion with North Carolina healthcare leaders. Q&A session will follow the discussion.
Registration
There is not cost to sign up for this event. To register online today, please follow the link at the button below.
We came together last week in Cherokee – September 14-16, 2022 – for our Fall Conference in the brand new event center of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Over 100 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors enjoyed continuing education from some of healthcare’s finest thought leaders, participated in essential networking events with peers and old friends, honored outstanding industry achievement with our annual awards, and experienced the sold-out exhibit hall full of Alliance sponsor products and services.
Thank you to everyone who pulled away from their busy practices to join us. Thank you to all our speakers and exhibitors for sharing your knowledge and expertise and thank you to our sponsors for your continued support of our organization: we couldn’t do it without you. And, lastly, thank you to our volunteers for leading the organization and keeping us moving in the right direction: your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.
Please browse this post to see all that took place last week and to see what’s in store for NCMGMA—thorugh the end of 2022 and beyond.
Practice of the Year Award
Goldsboro Pediatrics, P.A.
(L-R) Brandy Yeh and Nola Claiborne of Goldsboro Pediatrics are presented the Practice of the Year Award by Andy Shene of First Citizens Bank.
Each year, NCMGMA and First Citizens Bank recognize a medical group practice that has made a significant contribution to their community, patients and/or staff. For our 9th annual award, we are proud to recognize Goldsboro Pediatrics as our Practice of the Year! The award also includes a $3000 donation to the winner’s foundation of choice. Goldsboro Pediatrics selected Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County as their designated foundation. Congratulations Goldsboro Pediatrics!
President’s Award
Renee Schneider
2021-22 NCMGMA President Matt Johnson presents the President’s Award to Renee Schneider
The President’s Award is given to an individual of NCMGMA for outstanding service and contribution to the association, its members and medical practice management. This year’s award was presented to Renee Schneider of the North Carolina Medical Group Management Association offices.
Service Awards
Meritorious Service Award and Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award
(L-R): Fran Sembert, CMPE, 2022 Meritorious Service Award winner, NCMGMA Executive Director Melissa Klingberg, and Steve Parker, 2022 Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award winner.
Congratulations to Fran Sembert, CMPE, our 2022 Meritorious Service Award winner and Steve Parker of Curi, our 2022 Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award winner. The Meritorious Service Award is given for outstanding service and contribution to the NCMGMA, its members, and medical practice management; and the Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award highlights the true meaning of volunteerism for NCMGMA. Both Fran and Steve are outstanding champions of NCMGMA and our many programs and initiatives and we thank them for their selfless dedication to our organization.
Community Service Project
Snack Packs for MANNA FoodBank
Fall Conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers assemble snack packs for children in need in Western North Carolina.
At the close of the morning educational sessions on Thursday, September 15th, NCMGMA teamed up with MANNA FoodBank to make snack packs for children in need in Western North Carolina. MANNA FoodBank is a private, not-for-profit service organization working to end food insecurity in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary. In the end, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and NCMGMA staff made over 200 snack packs for MANNA FoodBank. Thank you to everyone who participated in this essential service project!
Event Photo Album
NCMGMA member Sandra Jarrett participates in a self-defense demonstration with speaker Johnathan Frisk during his “Surviving an Active Shooter” general session.
Thank you, again, to all our attendees, sponsors/exhibitors, speakers and volunteers for helping to make the 2022 Annual Conference another successful NCMGMA event!
October Zoom Webinar Using Your Data to Drive Practice Optimization & Growth October 6, 2022 | 12pm – 1pm
Join us as we explore the most common barriers to analyzing and optimizing data and how to address these barriers in your practice. Presented by Curi Advisory. Click here to register for this free webinar.
Customer Service Interactive Workshop Customer Service with Emotional Intelligence October 25, 2022 | 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm
Support staff is vital to patient care and every role makes a difference. In this session we explore techniques that promote a compassionate, welcoming, and respectful culture. Click here to register for this workshop.
2023 Master Class February 23-24, 2023 Graylyn Estate, Winston-Salem, NC
This two-day program is designed to give practice managers a deep dive into professional development in a thoroughly engaging and relaxing setting. Watch for more details coming soon!
Advocacy Days March 28-29, 2023 Raleigh, NC
Packed full of legislative action and information, Advocacy Days is a great opportunity to hear about the local issues, meet the experts and make your voice heard in Raleigh. Watch for more details coming soon!
The North Carolina Medical Group Management Association (NCMGMA) came together last week in Wilmington, May 18-20, 2022, for our Annual Conference at the Wilmington Convention Center and Embassy Suites Riverside. Over 245 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors enjoyed continuing education from some of healthcare’s finest thought leaders, participated in essential networking events with peers and old friends, honored outstanding industry achievement with our annual awards, and experienced the sold-out exhibit hall full of Alliance sponsor products and services driving healthcare management innovation and excellence to the next level.
Thank you to everyone who pulled away from their busy practices to join us. Thank you to all our speakers and exhibitors for sharing your knowledge and expertise and thank you to our sponsors for your continued support of our organization: we couldn’t do it without you. And, lastly, thank you to our volunteers for leading the organization and keeping us moving in the right direction: your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.
Please browse this email to see all that took place last week and to see what’s in store for NCMGMA, through the end of 2022 and beyond.
Administrator of the Year Award Jacob A. Rodman, CMPE Chief Executive Officer, Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, Inc.
Jacob A. Rodman, CMPE, (center), CEO of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, Inc., is recognized as the 2022 NCMGMA/Curi Administrator of the Year. Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer
Jacob Rodman, CMPE, is the chief executive officer for Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic and our 2022 NCMGMA/Curi Administrator of the Year. Says Dr. Kenneth Rich, MD, president of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, “A leader is defined as someone who can see the capacity for improvement and can rally people to move toward that goal. Jacob Rodman is not only a great businessman and CEO of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, but he is a great leader. He is the most valuable player at our practice as he genuinely cares about those he works with and seeks out opportunities to grow our practice.”
The Administrator of the Year award, sponsored by Curi, honors a medical practice administrator who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management proficiency, and who has helped enhance the effectiveness of health care delivery in North Carolina. The Administrator of the Year Award also provides the recipient with a stipend for continuing education at a state or national Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) meeting or professional development through ACMPE.
President’s Award David P. Sousa, JD, MBA
(L-R): NCMGMA President Matt Johnson presents the President’s Award to David Sousa, JD, MBA. Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer
The President’s Award is given to a member of NCMGMA for outstanding service and contribution to the association, its members and medical practice management. This year’s award was presented to David P. Sousa, JD, MBA. David has been a tireless champion of NCMGMA, helping us further the association’s efforts to be the “leaders for tomorrow’s healthcare.” David was instrumental in engaging Medical Mutual, now Curi, with NCMGMA, nurturing and expanding the partnership through the years and continually helping us deliver vital events, services and support to the practice managers of North Carolina.
Community Service Project Snack Packs for NourishNC
Annual Conference attendees, exhibitors and volunteers assemble snack packs for children in need in North Carolina’s New Hanover County.
At the close of the morning educational sessions on Thursday, May 19th, NCMGMA teamed up with NourishNC to make snack packs for children in need in North Carolina’s New Hanover County. NourishNC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide healthy food to hungry children, empowering them to succeed in the classroom and in their community. In the end, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and NCMGMA staff and volunteers made over 400 snack packs for NourishNC. Thank you to everyone who participated in this essential service project!
Event Photo Album
Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer
Follow the link below to visit our 2022 Annual Conference Flickr album. We’ve just added all of the photos from our professional photographer Chris Brehmer: take a look, they’re amazing!
Thank you, again, to all our attendees, sponsors/exhibitors, speakers and volunteers for helping to make the 2022 Annual Conference another successful NCMGMA event!
Due to recent concerns regarding the bundling of Status “B” codes 99050 (after hours services when office is normally closed) and 99051 (services provided in the office during regularly scheduled evening, weekend, or holiday office hours) as described in the Status Codes Reimbursement Policy, Blue Cross NC has made the business decision to update the Status Codes Reimbursement Policy, effective January 21, 2022.
Blue Cross NC will provide reimbursement for service code 99050 and 99051 for any place of service other than urgent care or emergency department for all specialties.
Claims with dates of service prior to January 21, 2022, that are already pended for post pay review will be processed according to the policy in place on the date services were rendered.
For our 50th anniversary, we reached out to our association past presidents and asked them to share some of their thoughts and memories from their involvement with NCMGMA. From their favorite event to their funniest story, we collected some great video interview footage!
2014-2016 NCMGMA President Jacob Rodman, CMPE, talked with us about what he finds most beneficial about NCMGMA and shared his thoughts on where he sees the association in the next five to ten years.
Click on the image below to hear what Jacob had to say.
We’ve been around for 50 years so we’ve enjoyed a wealth of great leadership. Keep checking back as we add more past president videos for you to enjoy!
On Friday, March 12th, NCMGMA’s Advocacy Committee presented a 30-minute panel discussion with fellow NCMGMA administrators as they shared their practice’s path through COVID-19 vaccine application and distribution. Thank you to everyone who signed up and joined us for this informative webinar. A very special thank you to Melissa White and Matt Johnson for participating in the panel discussion, and Jacob Rodman for moderating.
Access the webinar recording at the button below. The passcode is &V52xRyi. (type passcode in directly, do not copy and paste)
NCMGMA Peer-to-Peer Webinar:
How North Carolina Medical Practices
are Tackling the COVID-19 Crisis
Your Questions Answered
Thank you for joining us on April 30th as we shared valuable insights, lessons learned, and best practices from fellow NCMGMA administrators from across the state and various specialties about how their practices are working through the COVID-19 crisis.
We weren’t able to get through all of your questions during the webinar, but thank you to our panelists who were able to spend a few more moments of their time to answer your questions.
Tim Bell, FACHE, FACMPE, MPH, PA – Children’s Health of Carolina, PA
Steve DeBiasi, CMPE, FACHE – EmergeOrtho
Jacob Rodman, CMPE – Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic
Fran Sembert, CPME – Wendover OBGYN & Infertility
Rita Edwards, CMPE – Cape Fear Center for Digestive Diseases, PA
Melissa White, Newton Family Physicians, PA
Moderator: Matt Johnson, MA, MBA, Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc.
Questions?
For questions or more information about the information shared in the Peer-to-Peer webinar, please contact the NCMGMA offices at info@ncmgm.org; or by phone at 800-753-6462.
Peer-to-Peer Webinar: How North Carolina Medical Practices are Tackling the COVID-19 Crisis
April 30, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Join us as we share valuable insights, lessons learned and best practices from fellow NCMGMA administrators from across the state and various specialties who will share how their practices are working through the COVID-19 crisis.
Our NCMGMA Member Panelists:
Tim Bell, FACHE, FACMPE, MPH, PA – Children’s Health of Carolina, PA
Steve DeBiasi, CMPE, FACHE – EmergeOrtho
Jacob Rodman, CMPE – Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic
Fran Sembert, CPME – Wendover OBGYN & Infertility
Rita Edwards, CMPE – Cape Fear Center for Digestive Diseases, PA
Melissa White, Newton Family Physicians, PA
Moderator: Matt Johnson, MA, MBA, Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc.
Registration
This webinar is complimentary for NCMGMA members and for non-members. Space is limited so make sure to register early! After you register, you will receive an emailed confirmation with webinar and phone-in instructions. Please note: We’ll be recording this webinar, so even if you can’t make it, go ahead and register anyway! You’ll receive the recorded version after the webinar.
As the year comes to a close, the NCMGMA board of directors would like to share a glimpse into what 2016 looked like for the association. To increase our transparency and provide a better idea of the overall activity of the organization, we have created a 2016 Impact Report which can be accessed at the link below.
The 2016 Impact Report contains a letter from our 2014-16 President, Jacob Rodman, metrics from our various 2016 programs and events, and a glimpse into our board’s vision for 2017. Our hope is that this report will share our association’s activity and health, and a look at how the membership dollars are spent.
Thank you to all of our members, sponsors and partners for your continued support of the NCMGMA. We look forward to another successful year in 2017, continuing our vision of being the “leaders for tomorrow’s healthcare.”
As the year comes to a close, the NCMGMA board of directors would like to share a glimpse into what 2016 looked like for the association. To increase our transparency and provide a better idea of the overall activity of the organization, we have created a 2016 Impact Report which can be accessed at the link below.
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