NCAFP Advocacy Updates

Coverage of Family Medicine and Primary Care Importance Continues Across State
2009-07-18 21:08
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The Winston-Salem Journal and The Raleigh News and Observer each ran key editorials regarding the shortage of primary care and the importance of supporting family medicine last week.

Major Legislative Victory with Fair Contracting Bill Achieved
2009-07-16 21:00
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A major victory for family medicine was achieved yesterday (7/15/2009) when the NC House voted 118-0 to approve Senate Bill 877 - Health Plan Provider Contracts-Transparency.

Key Primary Care Editorials Published in News Observer
2009-07-13 14:10
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Two key editorials stressed the need for a greater emphasis on family medicine and primary care were published in the July 11th edition of the Raleigh News and Observer.

Contracting Legislation Clears Another Hurdle
2009-07-10 17:34
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Thanks to the work of many in the medical community, Senate Bill 877 (Transparency in Contracting) cleared the House Insurance Committee on Thursday.

House Insurance Committee to Consider Health Plan Provider Transparency Legislation on July 7th, 2009
2009-07-02 16:51
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A very important piece of legislation will be considered by the House Insurance Committee next Tuesday, July 7th.

Heim Urges Support for Public Plan Option During Town Hall Meeting of Health Care for America Now
2009-07-02 19:24
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AAFP President-Elect Dr. Lori Heim from Vass, NC, urged support for the public-plan option during a town hall meeting convened by Health Care for America Now, or HCAN.

Transparency in Contracting Legislation To Be Heard Next Tuesday, June 30th
2009-06-29 14:22
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Senate Bill 877 (Health Plan Provider Contracts-Transparency) has cleared the Senate and received approval in the House Health Committee.

NCAFP Advocates for State Budget Relief and Transparency in Contracting
2009-06-11 15:53
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The Academy's Government Affairs team continues to work hard for changes to proposed Medicaid cuts. Various versions of the N.C.

State Senate Passes Contract Transparency Legislation
2009-05-15 04:00
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Earlier this week, the N.C. Senate Passed Senate Bill 877 to require transparency in contracts between health benefit plans and physicians. The legislation now goes to the House.

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2009-05-05 04:00
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