Tag Archives: HIT
Leadership College Winter Session
On January 28, 2012 the Leadership College Winter Session was held. The Winter Session is an interactive, one-day workshop to … Continue reading
NCMS Foundation Assists Roxboro Practice in Achieving PCMH Recognition
Roxboro Family Medicine & Immediate Care achieved a major milestone when it officially became a certified Patient Centered Medical Home … Continue reading
Foundation Trustee Jim Hill, PA-C Featured in Charlotte Observer
NCMS Foundation Trustee, Jim Hill, PA-C was a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps before becoming a physician assistant and … Continue reading
Make an IRA Rollover Gift to the NCMS Foundation!
The Individual Retirement Account (IRA) rollover provision expires on December 31, 2011 unless reauthorized by Congress. Under this provision, individuals … Continue reading
Honor a Special Physician Assistant during PA Appreciation Week!
PA Appreciation Week is October 6th to October 12, 2011. This week provides an opportunity for patients, colleagues, friends and … Continue reading
NCMS Foundation Awarded Grant for PCMH Resources
The NCMS Foundation has been awarded a grant by the Pfizer Foundation to fund The North Carolina Patient Centered Medical … Continue reading
September is ‘Women in Medicine’ Month
In September, the NCMS Foundation celebrates Women in Medicine Month by recognizing outstanding women in the medical profession. Do you … Continue reading
PractEssentials Assists Premier Women’s Health Professionals
Franklin Walker, Director of Programs and Practice Management for the NCMS Foundation, is helping Premier Women’s Health with some valuable … Continue reading
Leadership College Scholars Meet for White Coat Wednesday at NCMS
Members of the 2011 class of the NCMS Leadership College, Mike Thomas, MD, PhD, Vipul Shaw, MD, Holly Biola, MD, Jessica Scott, MD, JD and Paul Trani, MD, participated in the NCMS Leadership College Legislative Advocacy Day (White Coat Wednesday) on June 15, 2011. Continue reading
Changes in the CMS e-Prescribing Rules
Today CMS responded in a positive manner and issued a proposed rule that makes significant changes to the e-prescribing penalty … Continue reading
EHR and e-Prescribing
To avoid penalties in 2012 and 2013, an eligible physician must report the ePrescribing G-code, G8553, at least 25 times … Continue reading
Leadership College Class Convenes for May Training
The 2011 class of the NCMS Leadership College met in Chapel Hill, May 13-15, 2011, to participate in weekend leadership … Continue reading
Foundation Trustee Named Charlotte Woman of the Year
Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown, Vice President of Community Partnerships for Novant Health Inc., and a member of the NCMS Foundation’s Board of Trustees, has been named Charlotte’s Woman of the Year for 2010. Continue reading
Honor a Special Nurse for National Nurses Week 2011!
Nurses are a vital part of the healthcare system. Please help us honor them by returning your donation gift form before May 13, 2011. Continue reading
Foundation Awarded Grant for Physician Workforce Shortages Project
The NCMS Foundation, in partnership with the The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research (Sheps Center) at The … Continue reading
Physicians Train to Lead North Carolina through Healthcare Changes
Changes resulting from Federal Healthcare Reform will demand greater involvement by physicians and other healthcare professionals. The North Carolina Medical … Continue reading
Medicare Attestation Begins on April 18, 2011. Are You Ready?
Attestation for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program begins on April 18, 2011. In order to receive your … Continue reading
CPP Participant Dr. John Torontow in the News
When Dr. John Torontow began practicing medicine, he was one of the first physicians who found it helpful to use … Continue reading
HWTF Launches EHR Loan Fund Pilot Program
The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission (HWTF) has developed a pilot program that provides Electronic Health Record (EHR) … Continue reading
Physicians Aiding Literacy in NC
Reach Out and Read was developed by pediatricians and early childhood educators to make literacy promotion a part of regular … Continue reading
