January 12, 2022 - Issue 2149

2022 NCHCFA Convention & Expo Dates Have Been Changed to May 23-26

With the current surge in COVID cases, as well as our ongoing workforce shortages, we have decided to delay this event by approximately 3 months, and it will now occur from May 23rd to 26th of this year.
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NCDHHS Hosting Long Term Care Facilities Booster Webinar Series

NCDHHS will be hosting a 4-Week Webinar Series for Long Term or Congregated Care Facilities regarding the COVID-19 booster vaccination.
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Provider Relief Fund Portal Open for Reporting Period 2

On January 1st, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) opened the Provider Relief Fund reporting portal for providers to begin the process of submitting their second-period reports.  
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New Dashboard Tracks NC Medicaid Managed Care Claim Denials

Since the launch of NC Medicaid Managed Care on July 1, 2021, providers have submitted claims to the prepaid health plans (PHPs) for services provided to beneficiaries who are enrolled with that PHP.
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N95 Masks Available Through NC DHHS

NC DHHS has N95 masks available for facilities to order.
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Make a Difference, Support the NCHCFA/PAC!

The NCHCFA/PAC (Political Action Committee) financially supports selected candidates for state legislative and executive offices.
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Meet Our Pledge Partners of the Week

Meet not one but two Pledge Partners of the week!
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AHCA Product of the Week – Infection Prevention & Control in the Post-COVID-19 World

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the healthcare industry to its core.  Infection prevention and control practices have been challenged at every corner.
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Did You Know?

According to the Guinness World Records, on January 28, 1887, a snowflake 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick fell in Fort Keogh, Montana, making it the largest snowflake ever observed. 
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