Community Care of North Carolina

09/15/2025

Save the date: On Nov. 14 at 12 p.m., Southern Regional Area Health Education Center will host a webinar on practical diabetes management in rural clinics.

This session is designed for providers working in primary care who want to strengthen their approach to diabetes care in resource-limited settings.

Participants will learn to identify and apply current clinical guidelines, improve glycemic control to reduce complications, and address barriers to care through education and patient support.

Members, check last week’s newsletter for the registration link.

09/12/2025

Providers in the area can join UnitedHealthcare on Tues., Sept. 23 for an in-person Mobile Service Center and listening session. Two one-hour sessions will cover topics practices often ask about – online tools, billing, preauthorization, and more.

Registration details are available in our latest newsletter.

09/10/2025

NC Department of Health and Human Services is applying for federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a new initiative to strengthen rural health care across .

Practices, this is your chance to weigh in. is asking for feedback on what priorities should guide the state’s application. Your perspective can help shape how these funds are used to support care.

Learn more and share your feedback here: https://bit.ly/4nf2mZS@

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09/08/2025

Access to opioid treatment is expanding across . Morse Clinics has introduced mobile units that bring medication-assisted treatment and counseling into communities where transportation is a barrier.

For practices, these units create more options to connect patients with timely, evidence-based care. The first van launched in Raleigh, and more will be deployed statewide by the end of the year.

Read how this program supports patients and providers: https://bit.ly/46asVbU

09/04/2025

This summer, CCPN worked with the Invision Mammogram Bus to help practices close Medicare and commercial care gaps. Together, we made breast cancer screening more accessible in local communities.

Thanks to seven CCPN practices, 125 patients received screenings: High Country Community Health, Family Care Associates, Greene County Health Care, Hookerton Family Practice, Rapha Primary Care of Fayetteville, Peterson Health & Wellness, and The Salem Center.

We appreciate your commitment to improving patient care and thank all participating practices for making this program a success. Practices interested in hosting the bus in 2026 can reach us at programs@communitycarenc.org

09/02/2025

Wake County kindergarten vaccination rates remain just above 94% – below the 95% threshold for community immunity. This gap increases the risk of outbreaks of preventable diseases, including measles.

To support families and schools, Wake County Public Health is hosting free immunization clinics for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. Public health nurses will provide required vaccines, review records, and answer questions.

How providers can help:
• Reinforce timely immunizations during visits.
• Refer families facing barriers to the free clinics.
• Share clinic info within your networks.

Together, we can boost coverage, protect children, and strengthen community immunity.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mVh08j

As families prepare for a new school year, Wake County Public Health is making it easy to check a critical task off the list—getting their kids' required vaccinations. The County is hosting a series of vaccine clinics to help students get the immunizations they need as they head back to class.

08/29/2025

In response to Hurricane Erin, Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency. NC Medicaid has announced temporary flexibilities to protect access to care from Aug. 19 through Sept. 2, 2025.

Flexibilities include:
• Medication prior authorization overrides so patients can continue needed therapies.
• Early prescription refill overrides to prevent gaps in access.

These changes are designed to ensure beneficiaries continue receiving care during and after the storm.

Read the full bulletin: https://bit.ly/4nbtcSR

Flexibilities effective Aug. 19, 2025, for NC Medicaid beneficiaries due to Hurricane Erin

08/28/2025

CCNC has entered into an exciting strategic partnership with Med First Primary and Urgent Care and its 27 locations across NC with the goal of strengthening independent providers serving medically underserved and rural communities. This will broaden support for CCPN practices, including new revenue cycle management options and additional “back office” assistance. This new arrangement is one of several innovations CCNC is pioneering to provide new options for independent primary care practices.

08/27/2025

Mark your calendars to come learn and collaborate with your peers! The next Community Care CONNECTED monthly group meeting is Thursday, Sept. 4 at 12:15 p.m.

Registration links were sent out with the newsletter. Become a CCPN member by contacting programs@communitycarenc.org.

08/25/2025

CCNC welcomes Christoph Diasio, MD, as our new pediatric chief medical officer. Dr. Diasio is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience and a strong background in leadership and advocacy. He will play a key role in advancing pediatric care, supporting quality improvement, and strengthening partnerships across North Carolina.

We thank Dr. Bill Stewart for his dedicated service as our previous pediatric CMO. He will remain an important part of our team as a Dyad medical director.

08/22/2025

Good news for rural providers in North Carolina! The Telehealth Infrastructure Grant Program deadline is now Aug. 31, 2025. This state program provides up to $250K per eligible rural provider, with $20M available overall.

Use funds for telehealth equipment, broadband, training for staff and patients, and patient-side devices or internet support. Priority is given to independent primary care and OB-GYN practices serving rural communities. Applicants must address privacy and safety, equitable access, sustainability, and underserved populations. A technical assistance webinar is available, and applications are submitted through the online portal.

Learn more on the NC Department of Health and Human Services website: https://bit.ly/44Z3TNB

08/22/2025

Raleigh-area practices: UnitedHealthcare is hosting an in-person Medicaid Mobile Service Center and provider listening session on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Choose from two, one-hour sessions covering online tools, billing, preauthorization, and other provider support topics.

See our latest newsletter for registration details.