NCAFP Advocacy Updates

AAFP Urges Permanent SGR Fix and Applauds Recognition by House Ways & Means Committee
2010-05-24 13:07
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The AAFP distributed a statement and letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives about the Tax Extenders Act (HR 4213), which includes provisions to address the flawed SGR.

NCAFP Members Meet with Congressional Leaders on Capitol Hill
2010-05-14 15:59
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The NCAFP participated in AAFP's Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C., on May 11th and 12th. The 2-day event reviewed the legislative process, highlighted family medicine's key issues, and featured several important meetings with NC's elected officials.

Academy Communicates Concern Regarding Biomass Burning to NC Dept. of Environment
2010-04-22 13:34
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The Academy recently sent correspondence to the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (NCDNR) Secretary Dee Freeman outlining its concern regarding the development of biomass burning plants in the State.

House approves Medicare physician payment freeze through May 31, 2010
2010-04-22 13:55
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The US House of Representatives recently approved an extension that continues the Medicare physician payment freeze until May 31, 2010.

Advocacy will Take Center Stage in Raleigh on June 8- 9, 2010
2010-04-19 21:06
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The Academy will be holding a 2-day advocacy training and outreach event in Raleigh, NC this upcoming June 8-9. 'Advocacy 101: How You Can Help Family Medicine Make an Impact on Public Policy in North Carolina'

SGR Extension Still Awaiting Congressional Action
2010-04-05 16:57
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The US Senate failed to pass another extension that would have extended the SGR payment rate for physicians until April 30 prior to their 2-week recess that began last Saturday.

NCAFP Member Testifies on Integrated Care Before Legislative Committee
2010-03-12 14:12
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Dr. Richard Hudspeth, Medical Director for the Access II Care CCNC Network, discussed efforts to integrate medical and mental health care before the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health on Wednesday, March 9th.

Senate Approves Freeze on Medicare Payment Cuts with SGR Extension
2010-03-04 16:23
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On Tuesday night (03/02/10), the Senate approved the House-passed bill that extends the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula for Medicare and other payment and benefit provisions.

AAFP Changes Policy on Retail Health Clinics as a Result of NCAFP's Communication
2010-03-04 16:25
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The AAFP formally changed its policy regarding Retail Health Clinics (RHC) late last week.

N.C. Medicaid Program Plans to Implement a Preferred Drug List (PDL)
2010-02-16 16:58
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The N.C. Medicaid Program has announced plans to implement a Preferred Drug List (PDL) beginning March 15. During the last legislative session, the N.C.