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Legislative Updates

2019 PA Day at the NC Legislature

Apr 24, 2019
By Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On April 10th, 34 practicing PAs and PA students, along with NCAPA staff, gathered at the Stead Center in Durham to prepare for the […]

2019 PA Day at the NC Legislature

April 24, 2019 by Kat

By Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator On April 10th, 34 practicing PAs and PA students, along with NCAPA staff, gathered at the Stead Center in Durham to prepare for the […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NCAPA News, News, PA Profession

Medicaid Reimbursement Increase

Jan 7, 2019
On January 1, the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state plans to amend Medicaid to raise the rates for Evaluation and Management procedure codes for […]

Medicaid Reimbursement Increase

January 7, 2019 by Kat

On January 1, the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state plans to amend Medicaid to raise the rates for Evaluation and Management procedure codes for […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

2018 Post-Election Update

Dec 5, 2018
On November 6, North Carolina House and Senate seats, as well as the U.S. House and various judicial and local seats, were all up for reelection. In total, a little […]

2018 Post-Election Update

December 5, 2018 by Kat

On November 6, North Carolina House and Senate seats, as well as the U.S. House and various judicial and local seats, were all up for reelection. In total, a little […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

Controlled Substances Reporting System Update

Sep 24, 2018
On September 19, 2018, DHHS released an updated Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) database.  All registered providers should have received an email directing them how to log into the new […]

Controlled Substances Reporting System Update

September 24, 2018 by Kat

On September 19, 2018, DHHS released an updated Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) database.  All registered providers should have received an email directing them how to log into the new […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

Medicaid Transformation Update

Aug 14, 2018
On August 9, as directed by legislation in 2015 to convert the state’s Medicaid program from fee-for-service to managed care, NC DHHS released the request for proposal for organizations wishing […]

Medicaid Transformation Update

August 14, 2018 by Kat

On August 9, as directed by legislation in 2015 to convert the state’s Medicaid program from fee-for-service to managed care, NC DHHS released the request for proposal for organizations wishing […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

Concussion Management Advocacy

Jul 17, 2018
by Ryan Vann, PA-C PAs recently were included as licensed health care providers who are able to fully clear high school athletes for return to play after recovering from a […]

Concussion Management Advocacy

July 17, 2018 by Kat

by Ryan Vann, PA-C PAs recently were included as licensed health care providers who are able to fully clear high school athletes for return to play after recovering from a […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

Governor Handles Remaining Bills During Last Week of Session

Jul 9, 2018
Shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, June 25th, Governor Cooper signed, vetoed, or allowed the remaining 45 bills on his desk to become law without his signature. Read more about […]

Governor Handles Remaining Bills During Last Week of Session

July 9, 2018 by Kat

Shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, June 25th, Governor Cooper signed, vetoed, or allowed the remaining 45 bills on his desk to become law without his signature. Read more about […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

Bill Modifying the Medicaid Transformation Legislation Passes NCGA

Jun 19, 2018
On Friday, the House and Senate voted on the compromise version of HB 156: Medicaid PHP Licensure & Transformation Modifications, which had been in a conference committee since the end of […]

Bill Modifying the Medicaid Transformation Legislation Passes NCGA

June 19, 2018 by Kat

On Friday, the House and Senate voted on the compromise version of HB 156: Medicaid PHP Licensure & Transformation Modifications, which had been in a conference committee since the end of […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

Part II of the STOP Act, the HOPE Act, released this week

Jun 11, 2018
In a continued attempt to combat the opioid addiction crisis, House and Senate legislators released this week what has been dubbed as part two of the STOP Act, the Heroin and […]

Part II of the STOP Act, the HOPE Act, released this week

June 11, 2018 by Kat

In a continued attempt to combat the opioid addiction crisis, House and Senate legislators released this week what has been dubbed as part two of the STOP Act, the Heroin and […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

PA Day at the NC Legislature Success!

Jun 1, 2018
PA Day at the NC Legislature is always a highlight of my year as a PA in North Carolina, but 2018’s adventure on May 30th was the best yet. Rain […]

PA Day at the NC Legislature Success!

June 1, 2018 by Kat

PA Day at the NC Legislature is always a highlight of my year as a PA in North Carolina, but 2018’s adventure on May 30th was the best yet. Rain […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NCAPA News, News

NCAPA Responds to the DMA’s Request for Input

May 9, 2018
by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  Last month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) reached out to stakeholder groups, requesting […]

NCAPA Responds to the DMA’s Request for Input

May 9, 2018 by Kat

by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  Last month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) reached out to stakeholder groups, requesting […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

Legislative Update: MAT Waiver

Mar 20, 2018
Legislative Updates: Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  At this month’s North Carolina Medical Board meeting, NCAPA requested that the Physician Assistant Advisory Meeting […]

Legislative Update: MAT Waiver

March 20, 2018 by Kat

Legislative Updates: Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver by Sarah Wolfe, Assistant Vice-President, McGuire Woods Consulting  At this month’s North Carolina Medical Board meeting, NCAPA requested that the Physician Assistant Advisory Meeting […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

Prior Approval Required for Some Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions

Aug 30, 2017
Important Information for Medicaid and Health Choice Providers: Medicaid announced it will require prior approval for outpatient opioid prescriptions in certain situations. Please click here for details: https://ncapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PA_Criteria-Opioid-Analgesics.pdf

Prior Approval Required for Some Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions

August 30, 2017 by Kat

Important Information for Medicaid and Health Choice Providers: Medicaid announced it will require prior approval for outpatient opioid prescriptions in certain situations. Please click here for details: https://ncapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PA_Criteria-Opioid-Analgesics.pdf

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News, Opioids

NC DOT Confirms DMV Compliance with SB160

Jul 27, 2017
NCAPA received confirmation from the Department of Transportation that all of the following DMV forms have been updated to allow PAs and NPs to certify handicapped designation: Application for Handicapped […]

NC DOT Confirms DMV Compliance with SB160

July 27, 2017 by Kat

NCAPA received confirmation from the Department of Transportation that all of the following DMV forms have been updated to allow PAs and NPs to certify handicapped designation: Application for Handicapped […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

NC PAs Can Sign for Disability Placards

Jul 13, 2017
The North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) has been working hard this session to ensure PAs are once again able to sign for Disability Placards. As background, in late […]

NC PAs Can Sign for Disability Placards

July 13, 2017 by Kat

The North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) has been working hard this session to ensure PAs are once again able to sign for Disability Placards. As background, in late […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News

STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper

Jun 30, 2017
HB 243: Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act passed both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Cooper yesterday, Thursday, June 29, 2017. The STOP Act had bi-partisan […]

STOP Act Signed by Governor Cooper

June 30, 2017 by Kat

HB 243: Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act passed both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Cooper yesterday, Thursday, June 29, 2017. The STOP Act had bi-partisan […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, News, Opioids

NCAPA Addresses NCCPA State Lobbying Efforts

May 2, 2017
Read NCAPA’s Board of Directors letter to NCCPA regarding the NCCPA’s lobbying efforts in other states here.

NCAPA Addresses NCCPA State Lobbying Efforts

May 2, 2017 by Kat

Read NCAPA’s Board of Directors letter to NCCPA regarding the NCCPA’s lobbying efforts in other states here.

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NCAPA News, News

DHHS Seeking Public Input on Medicaid Reform

Apr 27, 2017
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input from April 25 to May 25, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. on the Medicaid and NC Health Choice […]

DHHS Seeking Public Input on Medicaid Reform

April 27, 2017 by Kat

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input from April 25 to May 25, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. on the Medicaid and NC Health Choice […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, Medicaid, News

PA Day at the NC Legislature!

Apr 27, 2017
Thank you to all the PA Advocates who joined NCAPA for PA Day at the Legislature. We are grateful to Senator Andrew Brock and Representative Gale Adcock who took the […]

PA Day at the NC Legislature!

April 27, 2017 by Kat

Thank you to all the PA Advocates who joined NCAPA for PA Day at the Legislature. We are grateful to Senator Andrew Brock and Representative Gale Adcock who took the […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NCAPA News, News

New Legislation Ensures Robust Future for PAs

Nov 9, 2015
Two pieces of legislation introduced before the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday byRep. Karen Bass (D-CA), a former physician assistant (PA) and PA educator, would ensure PA educational programs have […]

New Legislation Ensures Robust Future for PAs

November 9, 2015 by Kat

Two pieces of legislation introduced before the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday byRep. Karen Bass (D-CA), a former physician assistant (PA) and PA educator, would ensure PA educational programs have […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NC PA Education

HB 724 Signed! PA to Have a Designated Seat on the NCMB

Aug 12, 2015
Today the N.C. Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) praised the signing of House Bill 724, entitled “Amend Composition of N.C. Medical Board.” The bill, which was signed into law by […]

HB 724 Signed! PA to Have a Designated Seat on the NCMB

August 12, 2015 by Kat

Today the N.C. Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) praised the signing of House Bill 724, entitled “Amend Composition of N.C. Medical Board.” The bill, which was signed into law by […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates, NCMB Updates

Senate Unanimously Agrees to H724!

Jul 29, 2015
This morning, the Senate chamber unanimously voted in favor of HB 724, Amend Composition of NC Medical Board. The bill will now head to the House for a final concurrence […]

Senate Unanimously Agrees to H724!

July 29, 2015 by Kat

This morning, the Senate chamber unanimously voted in favor of HB 724, Amend Composition of NC Medical Board. The bill will now head to the House for a final concurrence […]

Filed Under: Legislative Updates

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