Practice Resources

The NCAFP provides a number of resources for physicians and practices. See the links below for additional information.

• Patient Electronic Messaging -- 12 Steps to Save Time

Key Resources Relevant to 2021 E&M Documentation Changes

• 2021 Office E&M Documentation Changes -- A Checklist for Solo and Independent Physicians
• 2021 Office E&M Documentation Changes -- Checklist for Employed Physicians
• 2021 OFfice E&M Documentation Changes -- Questions to Ask Your Vendors

Key 2023 Resources Relevant to Abortion

The NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has updated its requirements for informed consent, reporting, and patient information related to abortions as described in Session Law 2023-14 that became effective on July 1, 2023. The required NCDHHS documents (updated July 3) are listed below and are also available at North Carolina Reproductive Health Services. 

NCDHHS Consent Forms:

• NCDHHS Medical Abortion Informed Consent - (English)
• NCDHHS Surgical Abortion Informed Consent - (English)
• NCDHHS Physician Declaration Form - (English/Spanish)
• NCDHHS Abortion Life Limiting Anomaly Consent - (English/Spanish)

NCDHHS Reporting Forms:

• NCDHHS 1891 Abortion Case Report Form - (English)
• NCDHHS Abortion Complications Reporting Supplement 1891a - (English/Spanish)

Additional Resources for Providers:

• What to Know about Abortion in NC - (English/Spanish)
• NC Resource Directory  

Other Practice Management Resources 

• AAFP's Physician's Guide to Navigating a Bureaucracy -- Practical skills for employed physicians to navigate their organization to reduce inefficiencies.
• Clinical Workflow Efficiencies to Alleviate Physician Burnout and Reduce Work Outside the Clinic -- Dr. Angela Bacigalupo offers four hands-on administrative changes for reducing the risk of physician burnout
• NC AHEC Practice Support Information -- NCAHEC is committed to helping practices position themselves for new payment models, incentive programs, and other healthcare reforms while focusing on patient-centered care. Practice support services, provided at no cost by experienced coaches across nine regional AHEC centers throughout the state, are available. Please see this link for a PDF flyer outlining what is offered.
• NCAFP Comments on the CMS Proposed Rules for Electronic Prior Authorization