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Win Cool Tech Gear
Two exciting tech prizes are being offered as part of our new Renew to Win campaign. Every renewing and new NCDA member enrolled by February 28, 2015, will be automatically entered in the random drawing. Up for grabs are a Harmon Kardon Esquire Mini Ultra Thin Portable Bluetooth Speaker and a Bose SoundTrue In-Ear Headphones. For complete details about these sweet prizes, click here. Renew your NCDA membership, or join NCDA, online at www.ncderm.org.
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Up to 11.75 CMEs Available @ NCDA 2015 Annual Meeting, Jan. 23-25 in Greensboro
Join us as we celebrate, educate and advocate. The NCDA 2015 Annual Meeting promises to be another outstanding success, but time is drawing short. The scientific program offers great information for every clinician, and you won’t want to miss AAD Vice President Dr. Elise Olsen’s Academy Update and clinical presentation, “Alopecia Areata: Evaluation and Current Treatments.” The Southern Regional AHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The North Carolina Dermatology Association Annual Meeting (Program #358100) is recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology for 11.75 AAD Recognized Category 1 CME credit(s) and may be used towards the American Academy of Dermatology’s Continuing Medical Education Award. Register online today! Hotel rooms are still available at the Grandover Resort; call (800) 472-6301 for reservations.
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Volunteers Needed for NCDA’s Skin Screening @ the General Assembly
The NCDA will host its fourth annual skin screening at the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Your participation in this event provides the opportunity to reinforce our message about the dangers of indoor tanning and will help strengthen our legislative relations. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served to volunteers. Please return your completed volunteer interest form by fax (919-833-2023), or contact us at 919-833-3836 for more information.
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NCDA/Brody School of Medicine Research Survey – PLEASE PARTICIPATE
The leadership of NCDA would be grateful for your participation in a completely anonymous research survey about the rising cost of pharmaceuticals. The survey is important, because the data may help guide a solution that increases the price transparency of dermatologic prescription medications, thereby allowing us all to reduce drug costs for patients. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief online survey.
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Avoid Penalties. It’s Not Too Late For 2014 PQRS Reporting!
The North Carolina Medical Society Foundation, in cooperation with the North Carolina Medical Group Managers, invites you to join us for a Webinar on Jan. 21, from noon to 1:00 pm. Melissa Blom at Covisint will explain what your practice can do NOW to avoid additional PQRS penalties in 2016. This webinar is free but you must be registered to attend. Space is limited. Register now.
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Enroll Your Team in CQ "U"
Enrollment is now open for the Clinical Quality track of the Kanof Institute for Physician Leadership or CQ ‘U.’ The deadline to apply for the spring session is Feb. 28, 2015. Learn more about this unique opportunity and apply on the NCMS website. Please direct questions to Erin Grover, 919-833-3836 x134.
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