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February 13, 2019
by Dr. Michael Newcomer, Digestive Health Partners
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It is the third most common cancer in men and women and the second leading cause of cancer death. In the US in 2019 it’s estimated that there will be 145,600 new cases of colorectal cancer and 51,020 CRC related deaths. CRC screening is effective in decreasing both the incidence and mortality. However, it is underutilized in disadvantaged populations, especially in the uninsured. A recent study utilized the SEER database to evaluate 55,000 patients diagnosed with CRC between 2007 and 2012 (age less than 65). Patients without insurance were more likely to present with advanced disease (stage IV) and have a lower 3 year survival rate compared to patients with insurance (Pulte et al. Diseases of Colon & Rectum. May 2018).
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February 12, 2019
Am I Breaking the Law regarding Death Certificates?
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February 5, 2019
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the selection of Prepaid Health Plans that will participate in Medicaid managed care when the program launches in November 2019. Contracts were awarded after careful evaluation of all responses to the Request for Proposal issued by DHHS on Aug. 9, 2018.
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January 28, 2019
The NC Office of Rural Health (ORH) is hosting several stakeholder meetings across NC to gather Stakeholder input regarding the J-1 Visa Waiver program and NC’s Loan Repayment and Incentive Programs.
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January 17, 2019
HCA’s acquisition of Asheville-based Mission Health’s assets received approval from state Attorney General Josh Stein on Wednesday, paving the way for the largest health care provider in Western North Carolina to move from nonprofit to for-profit ownership while setting up a massive nonprofit foundation with the sale’s proceeds.
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January 16, 2019
Final message from WCMS' 2018 Association Board President, Dr. Raymond Thertulien
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January 7, 2019
The RWJF Clinical Scholars Program is a national leadership program for teams of active health care providers. Team members are licensed teams of mid-career providers with 5+ years clinical experience from health fields such as allied health, dentistry, nursing, medicine, social work, and/or veterinary medicine.
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January 6, 2019
Letter from Dr. Lisa Ladd, Chairman of the WCMS Foundation Board of Directors
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December 21, 2018
On December 21, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that sets a new direction for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program).
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December 13, 2018
An interview with owner Dr. Carly Brown
WCMS’ Health Innovations series highlights WNC physicians, practices and programs that are on the cutting edge of healthcare transformation, both big and small. WCMS supports local physician members who are change agents by recognizing them and sharing among other WCMS members and the general community information about these local innovations. If you know of such a physician or practice, please contact Miriam Schwarz.
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November 28, 2018
The Minority Medical Mentoring Program now selecting interns for the 2019-20 academic school year!
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November 19, 2018
The WCMS Foundation is proud to announce the renaming of the Project Access Fund to the Dr. Suzanne Landis Project Access Fund.
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October 2, 2018
There is a need for a Civil Surgeon in the Asheville area to perform the required physical examinations for our neighbors seeking citizenship.
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September 27, 2018
Medicaid is more than a safety-net program. It’s our nation’s commitment to care for our most vulnerable citizens. And I believe that societies, throughout history, should not just be judged by their wealth and influence, but they should also be judged by how they treat those who are less fortunate.
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September 27, 2018
Biltmore Company opened its onsite health clinic through a partnership with Vickery Family Medicine in March 2012. The focus of the clinic is a pro-active, wellness based approach to healthcare for employees and their families.
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