Community Care of North Carolina

03/19/2026

How can predictive modeling help reduce repeat emergency department visits?

Two new data briefs from Community Care of North Carolina highlight how CCNC is using data to strengthen care management and better identify patients who may benefit from additional support after an ED visit.

Instead of focusing only on a narrow set of “avoidable” diagnoses, CCNC developed an ED Risk Score that identifies patients most likely to return to the ED. This allows care managers to focus outreach where it can make the greatest difference.

Among patients in the highest risk category, CCNC care managers prevented one ED visit for every five patients who received care management support.

Learn more about the model and the results in the data briefs:

The Development of CCNC’s ED Risk Score
https://bit.ly/3PtcTVH

Effectiveness of Care Management for Reducing ED Utilization
https://bit.ly/4rGqc2l

03/17/2026

March is .

The American Cancer Society recommends colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 and continuing through age 75. Screening remains one of the most effective tools for early detection, particularly because colorectal cancer often develops without early symptoms.

For primary care practices, consistent screening plays a critical role in closing preventive care gaps and improving outcomes.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bnQyRW

03/13/2026

Practice managers, join us for the March Open Forum on March 18 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

This session is an opportunity to share ideas for topics you would like discussed during the Practice Manager breakout sessions at the 2026 CCPN Annual Clinician Conference in May. Your input helps ensure the conference delivers meaningful value.

You can find the registration link in the newsletter.

Want to join CCPN? Email ccnccommunications@communitycarenc.org.

03/11/2026

CCNC is preparing to attend the upcoming Carolinas Medical Group Managers 2026 Spring Conference in Isle of Palms, South Carolina on March 12 and 13, focused on the challenges and opportunities facing independent .

This conference will provide a valuable setting to discuss practice sustainability and share more about CCNC’s transition and partnership offerings. We are excited to connect with practice leaders and continue conversations about supporting community-based care across .

Visit us at Booth #5 or connect with ccnccommunications@communitycarenc.org to learn more.

03/09/2026

It's Patient Safety Awareness Week, a time to highlight the importance of safe, high-quality care in every setting.

At Community Care of North Carolina, patient safety is central to our work. By supporting primary care practices with data insights, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives, we help reduce preventable complications and improve outcomes for patients across .

Safer care starts with strong systems and dedicated teams working together.

03/08/2026

Happy !

At CCNC, women across clinical, operational, and leadership roles strengthen and support independent practices throughout .

Their expertise and leadership contribute to better coordination and improved health outcomes.

Thank you for advancing this work each day.

03/07/2026

Today is .

Community Care of North Carolina’s mission is to improve the health and quality of life of all North Carolinians by building and supporting better community-based health care delivery systems.

To our employees across care management, clinical support, data, operations, and administration, thank you for carrying this mission forward every day.

03/06/2026

Independent primary care practices in face increasing operational and financial pressure.

CCNC now offers transition and partnership pathways built specifically for North Carolina practices, designed to provide scale and stability without giving up autonomy or community-based care:

• Full acquisition: CCNC assumes financial, operational, and administrative responsibility, allowing physicians to focus on patient care or plan a thoughtful transition toward retirement.
• Integrated medical groups: Physician-governed structures that preserve clinical independence while delivering the benefits of scale.
• Operational support models: Targeted back-office services while practices retain full ownership.

As a nonprofit, mission-driven organization, CCNC puts clinicians, patients, and communities first. And for practices not ready for a major change, CCNC’s existing care management, analytics, and payer support programs remain available.

If you are considering your practice’s future, a confidential conversation is a good place to start. Learn more at the link below or email PracticePartnerships@communitycarenc.org for a no-obligation assessment. https://bit.ly/4snkjYI

03/04/2026

Register for the 2026 CCPN Annual Clinician Conference and you could walk away with one of three $100 Visa gift cards. But more importantly?

The 2026 CCPN Annual Clinician Conference offers member practices two days of timely education, meaningful peer connection, and professional development tailored to and .

Register by April 10 to be entered into the drawing.

May 29-30, 2026
Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons

Questions? jwhelan@communitycarenc.org

03/02/2026

Community Care CONNECTED meets this Thursday, March 5 at 12:15 p.m. Registration details were sent in the member newsletter.

Not a member yet? Reach out to programs@communitycarenc.org to learn more.

02/27/2026

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

That’s why CCPN practices across participated in Wear Red Day on Feb. 6 in recognition of American Heart Month – helping raise awareness about prevention and early action.

Pictured here are Kids Rule Pediatrics in Morehead City and Orange County Health Department in Hillsborough.

02/26/2026

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a webinar tomorrow, Feb. 27 from 12-1 p.m., focused on a update for clinical providers.

Updates will be shared by the NC Division of Public Health’s Communicable Disease Branch, Immunization Branch, and the NC State Laboratory of Public Health. The webinar will build on prior guidance and review the latest recommendations.

Interested providers can register here: https://bit.ly/4kXjX8R

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