
	View online Enjoy our participant highlight on Melissa Locklear, FNP August 2024 The Community Practitioner Program strives to increase access to quality healthcare for the underserved of North Carolina. The program's participants are committed to this mission. Where We Stand
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	Register for the 2024 CPP Annual Meeting! CPP participants, please visit https://cvent.me/g220y9 and register by Friday, September 6th. To view the agenda, click here. The meeting is 10 am – 3 pm, Friday, November 1st at the Grandover Resort & Spa (located at 1000 Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407). A group picture to commemorate CPP’s 35th Anniversary will be taken at the start of the program. Although the meeting is in conjunction with the NC Medical Society’s LEAD Health Conference, it is a separate event and is one day only. Accommodations are not required. If you need information making reservation at the NCMS group rate, visit the conference information page here. We're looking forward to seeing you in November! (This announcement is also posted in the 'Upcoming Meetings' section.) Your Vote is Your Voice! Make Sure It’s Heard Loud and Clear! Now, more than ever, it's crucial that your voices are heard at the polls. Here are important dates, and additional information, you need to know. Also, here is a look at the NCMS Member Candidates that are on the ballot! Overwork, Stress, Depression: Where Do the Healers Go for Help? Mark your calendar for an important program on mental health and support resources for healthcare providers. Here's what to know. Your Feedback Needed to Improve the Medicaid Clinician Experience To help improve health outcomes and enhance the overall care experience for Medicaid clinicians and enrollees, share your experiences, challenges, successes, and more. How to provide your feedback is here.
CPP Practice Job Board
	Click here to view current openings. Contact us, if your practice has an opening you would like to post.
Educational Opportunities
	NCMGMA - NCMSF 's Lunch & Learn Webinars 1. 2024 Legislative Landscape Tuesday, October 8, 2024 \| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST \| Zoom Join us for our October Lunch & Learn Webinar in which the NC Medical Society’s Director of Legislative Affairs will be discussing the current political landscape in North Carolina in regard to the profession of medicine. Register 2. Clinician Wellness & Burnout Tuesday, December 10, 2024 \| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST \| Zoom Join us on December 10th for this insightful webinar focused on the critical issue of clinician wellness and burnout. This session will explore the unique stressors faced by healthcare professionals, examine the signs and symptoms of burnout, and offer practical strategies for fostering and maintaining well-being. Register CME Series for Opioid Use Prescribers The North Carolina Medical Board and Wake AHEC, in collaboration with the North Carolina Medical Society Foundation / Project VBOT and the Addiction Medicine Fellowship program at UNC School of Medicine, have developed an eight-hour CME series that meets the new training requirement recently established by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Learn more
CPP Participant Highlight
	Melissa Locklear, FNP Family Medicine \| Hope Health Family Practice \| Robeson County 1. What is a quote that has had a significant influence on your life, and why? A quote I often think about is “Tomorrow's not promised”. It reinforces the idea of living fully in the present, valuing each moment, and being prepared for the unexpected. These reminders encourage me to stay resilient and mindful in every phase of life. 2. Where are you from originally? I’m originally from Robeson County, Prospect specifically, a place rich in culture and history, proudly home to the Lumbee people, my people. 3. How did you decide to become a Nurse Practitioner? I decided to become a DNP after witnessing my grandparents struggle with illness and not receive the quality of care they deserved. Their experience deeply affected me, and I knew I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. Becoming a nurse was the first step, and as I continued on this path, I was driven to further my education and pursue a DNP to ensure that others receive the compassionate, competent care that everyone deserves. 4. What do you like about practicing in an underserved area? I appreciate the opportunity to make a noticeable difference in the lives of the community by introducing and expanding new methods of care that truly address their specific needs. It’s rewarding to see how these efforts can positively impact an underserved area, providing the care and attention that might otherwise be lacking. 5. Is your practice using any tools to address social determinates of health for patients? We use a variety of tools to address social determinants of health, including surveys and EMR reports. Additionally, we actively participate in several county and community groups that are on the ground, working directly within our communities. These efforts help us understand and respond to the unique challenges our patients face, ensuring they receive the care and support they need. 6. How has Medicaid Transformation/Expansion affected your practice? Medicaid expansion has enabled more of our patients to obtain insurance and access the care they need, which is a significant positive change. However, the rollout has been challenging, leading to numerous billing issues that we are currently working through which is costly and time consuming.
Upcoming Meetings
	1. 2024 CPP Annual Meeting - Celebrating 35 Years! Friday, November 1 10 am - 3 pm Grandover Resort & Spa \| Greensboro, NC All CPP and CPP 2.0 participants are required to attend. Register Here 2. 2024 Winter Family Physicians Weekend Practice Optimization Seminar Hosted by the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP) Friday, December 6 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Omni Grove Park Inn \| Asheville, NC This is a one-time requirement for CPP participants within the 1st or 2nd year of their CPP agreement. CME is provided. Register Here
CPP Initiatives
	1. Have You Ever Considered Precepting? The Community Practitioner Program is exploring avenues that could provide support to preceptors in rural and underserved areas in NC, which are facing major shortages in the healthcare workforce. More than half of current CPP participants serve as preceptors. To learn more about becoming a preceptor Click Here. 2. Join NC CARE 360 Here! Be a part of the first statewide resource and referral network that unites healthcare and human service organizations through a shared technology - a great tool for delivering person-centered care to your patients. If your practice has not already onboarded, contact us as soon as possible. Click Here to Onboard 3. Stop & Take the Pledge for Diabetes Prevention. The pledge demonstrates your willingness to support diabetes prevention in NC. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a lifestyle change program that has free or low-cost options for patients, regardless of their insurance provider and you can refer using any of these convenient platforms: OCHI (Our Community Health Initiative), NC CARE 360 and the DPP Navigator. Click Here to Pledge 4. Why Join NCMS? - Membership Benefit Highlights Insurance Solutions for you! Join NCMS and get exclusive access to the NCMS Employee Benefit Plan, NCMS Insurance Solutions and the NCMS Retirement Plan. For a full list of benefits Click Here. 5. Support the NCMS Foundation If you would like to support the Foundation that makes programs like CPP possible, click here, and give today! 6. The CPP Pulse Archive Miss an issue of our CPP Pulse Newsletter? Take a look at past issues here.


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