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The Connection |
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Our MissionThe mission of Area L AHEC is to meet the needs of the healthcare workforce serving Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties by providing educational programs and services in partnership with academic Institutions, healthcare agencies, and other organizations committed to improving the health of the people of North Carolina. |
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What’s Coming Up? |
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month |
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Visit http://www.nationalahec.org/hpv/ to learn more about free webinars and educational resources. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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NC Medicaid Transformation to NC Medicaid Managed Care
Important Dates and Deadlines:
Prepaid Health Plans (PHPs):
Advanced Medial Home (AMH):
AMH Tier 1 and 2:
AMH Tier 3:
MIPS Year 3: HighlightsEligible clinician types have expanded for 2019 to include: Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Clinical Psychologists Qualified Speech-Language Pathologists Qualified Audiologists Registered Dieticians Nutrition Professionals Low-volume threshold changes: Clinicians that have ≤ $90,000 in Medicare Part B charges -OR- ≤ 200 Medicare Part B beneficiaries -OR- ≤ 200 covered professional services under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) do NOT have to participate in MIPS.2019 MIPS Final Score Weighting: Cost now weighted 15% Promoting Interoperability weighted at 25% & must use 2015 CEHRT Quality has been adjusted to 45% Improvement Activities weighted at 15% 2019 MIPS Performance Thresholds: 0-29%: Below minimum performance threshold will result in a -7% penalty. 30-74%: Acceptable performance will guarantee no penalty, & provide the possibility of up to a 7% incentive. 75%+: Exceptional performance will guarantee no penalty & provide eligibility for 7% incentive & the possibility to earn an extra 10% for exceptional performance. Fact sheets can be found here: CMS Quality Payment Program Year 3 2019 Fact Sheet |
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