NCMSF Financial Recovery Program Payout Increases

Independent practices eligible for state funds through the NCMS Foundation administered Financial Recovery Program (FRP), now may receive an increased maximum payout of $160,000 for tier 1 practices and $120,000 for tier 2 practices.

Learn more about practice eligibility requirements and what COVID-19 related expenses qualify for reimbursement at the FRP webpage here. The deadline to apply for these funds is Nov. 30, so please act today.

The NCMS Foundation has been charged by the NC General Assembly with administering this program and is required to distribute all the funds to eligible practices by the end of the year. As applications have been received, the payout has been adjusted to ensure all funds are equitably dispersed to those in need. Please spread the word to colleagues who may qualify.

The NCMS lobbying team worked closely with the NC Academy of Family Physicians, the NC Pediatric Society, the NC College of Emergency Physicians, the NC Association of Physician Assistants, the NC Obstetrics and Gynecology Society and the NC Dermatology Association in order to secure the state appropriation that funds the FRP.

Don’t forget PPE! The NCMS Foundation also received a $5 million appropriation to purchase and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to independent practices.

Even if you currently have adequate supplies, it makes sense to stockpile these products for future needs. Learn more and order your PPE today by clicking here.

Apply Here

Be prepared with:

• Practice NPI
• Provider NPI(s)
• Receipts / Invoices of allowable expenses
• Bank account information

You may not claim reimbursement for expenses already paid for through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or CARES Act Provider Relief Program.

Eligible expenditures include, but are not limited to, payment for:

• Clinical staff Covid-19 specific expenses – payroll and benefits
• Administrative staff expenses (only for hours dedicated to COVID-19)
• Telehealth equipment cost- computers, cameras, hotspots, etc.
• Infection control costs- PPE, thermometers, cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing cost, etc.
• Renovations/cost to accommodate social distancing or improving ventilation (plexiglass installation, HVAC updates, HEPA filters, etc.)

NCMSF Financial Recovery Program

The North Carolina Medical Society Foundation (NCMSF) is proud to oversee the state-funded Financial Recovery Program (FRP) to assist eligible practices throughout the state that are experiencing economic distress due to the pandemic.

Funding will be based on reimbursement for COVID-19-related expenses incurred between March 1 and Nov. 30, 2020.

Your practice is eligible if it falls in ALL of the following categories:

(1) Your practice is organized in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 55B and registered with the North Carolina Medical Board as a professional corporation or professional limited liability company with the purpose of practicing medicine.

(2) Your practice currently provides or contracts for professional medical services.

(3) Your practice is not owned, managed or otherwise controlled by an entity defined in G.S. 131E-76(3), such as a health system.

(4) Your practice is not managed by a practice management company unless the practice management company is majority owned by North Carolina licensed physicians.

The deadline to apply is Nov. 30, 2020 with no exceptions.

Apply Here

Be prepared with:

• Practice NPI
• Provider NPI(s)
• Receipts / Invoices of allowable expenses
• Bank account information

You may not claim reimbursement for expenses already paid for through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or CARES Act Provider Relief Program.

Eligible expenditures include, but are not limited to, payment for:

• Clinical staff Covid-19 specific expenses – payroll and benefits
• Administrative staff expenses (only for hours dedicated to COVID-19)
• Telehealth equipment cost- computers, cameras, hotspots, etc.
• Infection control costs- PPE, thermometers, cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing cost, etc.
• Renovations/cost to accommodate social distancing or improving ventilation (plexiglass installation, HVAC updates, HEPA filters, etc.)

November 17th Webinar: Regulatory Updates with David Sousa of Curi

Regulatory Updates with David Sousa of Curi

November 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

In our ever-evolving world of healthcare delivery, the one constant is change. When that change is dictated by a regulatory, compliance and legal environment completely outside of your control, then life becomes difficult. When a pandemic is added to the heap, life can be unimaginable.

Join us as we take a brief dive into what is new since COVID-19 walloped us all in the spring, and what is on the near horizon. We’ll take a stab at keeping you in the know and preparing you to take the action needed to protect your practice.

Our Speaker

David Sousa
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Curi
David Sousa is Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Curi. Now in his twenty sixth year at Curi (formerly Medical Mutual), he has overseen the Claims, Risk Management, Information Technology, Communications, Health Policy and Human Resources functions. He leads the company’s Community and Advisory Boards in five states in its geographic footprint.

Prior to joining Curi, he practiced law in Raleigh for fifteen years and represented physicians in the defense of malpractice claims throughout North Carolina. He holds a JD degree from Wake Forest University, and his M.B.A. and B.A. from the University of Kentucky. Over his tenure with Curi he has spoken to more than 10,000 healthcare providers throughout the U.S. on a myriad of topics pertaining to healthcare liability. He has testified before legislative bodies and committees about, and has written on, healthcare liability reform issues. He is currently an advisor to the American Law Institute, representing the Medical Professional Liability Association in the revisions to the Restatement of Torts, 3rd Medical Liability section. He is a Permanent Member of the U.S. Court of Appeals Judicial Conference for the Fourth Circuit, and is admitted to practice before that court, the U.S. Supreme Court, and all N.C. state and federal district courts.

Registration

This webinar is complimentary but you must be registered to attend. Space is limited so register early! After you register, you will receive an emailed confirmation with webinar and phone-in instructions.

• Click here to register online

Continuing education credit may be granted through your professional organization (MGMA, PAHCOM, AHIMA, etc.). Please self-submit for these organizations.

Questions

For questions or more information please contact the NCMGMA offices at info@ncmgm.org.

July 21st Webinar: Creating Inclusive Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Special Olympics North Carolina:
Creating inclusive health for people
with intellectual disabilities

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Learn about the health equity challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face and how Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) is doing its part to help by building inclusive healthy communities.

Speakers

Ellen Fahey, MS
SONC Health Director
Special Olympics North Carolina
Ms. Fahey has been the Health Director with SONC for the past four years. Along with her role at SONC, Ms. Fahey is an acting member of the Special Olympics United States Leadership Health and Wellness Committee. Ms. Fahey has almost 10 years of experience working in community health and health policy, including working with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. She has a Master of Science degree in Public Policy and Health from Durham University in England.

Annie Tane
SONC Athlete Health Messenger
Special Olympics North Carolina
Ms. Tane has been a Special Olympics athlete for the past 21 years and currently serves on the SONC Athlete Council. This past April, Ms. Tane became certified as an Athlete Health Messenger through Special Olympics International. As an Athlete Health Messenger, Ms. Tane acts as a health and wellness leader, educator, advocate and role model within her Special Olympics community and the community at large.

Registration

This webinar is complimentary but you must be registered to attend. Space is limited so register early! After you register, you will receive an emailed confirmation with webinar and phone-in instructions.

• Click here to register online.

Questions

For questions or more information please contact the NC Medical Society Foundation offices at ncmsfoundation@ncmedsoc.org.

July 21st Webinar: Creating Inclusive Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Special Olympics North Carolina:
Creating inclusive health for people
with intellectual disabilities

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Learn about the healthy equity challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face and how Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) is doing its part to help by building inclusive healthy communities.

Speakers

Ellen Fahey, MS
SONC Health Director
Special Olympics North Carolina
Ms. Fahey has been the Health Director with SONC for the past four years. Along with her role at SONC, Ms. Fahey is an acting member of the Special Olympics United States Leadership Health and Wellness Committee. Ms. Fahey has almost 10 years of experience working in community health and health policy, including working with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. She has a Master of Science degree in Public Policy and Health from Durham University in England.

Annie Tane
SONC Athlete Health Messenger
Special Olympics North Carolina
Ms. Tane has been a Special Olympics athlete for the past 21 years and currently serves on the SONC Athlete Council. This past April, Ms. Tane became certified as an Athlete Health Messenger through Special Olympics International. As an Athlete Health Messenger, Ms. Tane acts as a health and wellness leader, educator, advocate and role model within her Special Olympics community and the community at large.

Registration

This webinar is complimentary but you must be registered to attend. Space is limited so register early! After you register, you will receive an emailed confirmation with webinar and phone-in instructions.

• Click here to register online.

Questions

For questions or more information please contact the NC Medical Society Foundation offices at ncmsfoundation@ncmedsoc.org.