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CCNC's EVP & Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Carlos Jackson, PHD, recently co-authored the results of an evaluation in a peer-reviewed journal that found pregnancy care management to be associated with substantial reductions in poor birth outcomes for both black and white pregnant women. These results are significant as they demonstrate the tremendous value of care coordination and management for improving birth outcomes and reducing racial disparities for very high risk pregnancies.
On the partnership with UpStream Healthcare, CCPN Co-president Conrad L. Flick, MD said: “CCPN physicians will be better resourced to provide effective care to medically complex seniors.”
An article written by Tom Wroth, MD, president and CEO of CCNC, was published in the May/June 2021 issue of the North Carolina Medical Journal (NCMJ). The article focuses on how NC strengthened its health information technology capabilities and rapidly evolved in areas such as telehealth.
Community Care of North Carolina, Inc. (CCNC) is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to the Boards of Directors for CCNC and North Carolina Community Care Networks, Inc. (NCCCN)
In this role, Lydia will provide leadership in government affairs and work closely with the CCNC and NCCCN Boards as the chief administrator and board liaison for the organization.
Family practice physician L. Allen Dobson, Jr. of Mount Pleasant, NC, was awarded The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence’s (CCME) 2020 T. Reginald Harris, MD Memorial Award in recognition for his outstanding achievements in health care quality and service to the medical community and underserved populations
In North Carolina, Latinos represent 9% of the population but account for 37% of COVID-19 cases. Ivette Lopez felt a calling to get involved so she started making and donating masks and now works as a contact tracer for CCNC.
Tom Wroth M.D., MPH, President of CCNC, will become CEO of CCNC effective July 1, 2020
NCDHHS announces the Carolina Community Tracing Collaborative, a new partnership with CCNC and NC AHEC to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This collaborative will build upon existing local health department tracing efforts to help meet the surge in demand for contact tracing staff expected as COVID-19 testing increases.
Press release announcing that CCNC President Tom Wroth, M.D., MPH, has been appointed by CCNC's Board as CCNC’s Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2020
Dr. Wroth succeeds Dr. Allen Dobson, founding CEO, and the principal architect of CCNC's highly respected and nationally recognized primary care delivery system
CCNC is pleased to announce a toll-free helpline aimed at answering COVID-19 questions and helping patients find the care they need
CCNC and NC AHEC are working together with N.C. DHHS to help North Carolina’s healthcare providers address the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic
A newly published data brief by CCNC argues that effective targeting of patients can in fact significantly impact health trajectories, reducing both costs and reliance on emergency rooms and inpatient care
Dr. Bill Stewart elected as new chair of CCNC Board of Directors, succeeding Chuck Frock who will now serve as vice chair. Dr. Allen Dobson steps down as CCNC’s President but remains CEO; will focus on special business and strategic initiatives until he retires in June 2020. Dr. Tom Wroth promoted to CCNC’s President.
In 2020, CCNC's Regional Medical Directors will assist practices as they work to identify opportunities and develop plans to reach quality improvement goals
Gist Healthcare Daily, a health policy and business news podcast, recently interviewed CCNC President & CEO Allen Dobson, MD on how CCNC and CCPN help independent primary care doctors band together
CCNC is proud to have partnered with PQP in this outstanding effort
CCNC continues to effectively manage cost and utilization for enrolled Medicaid populations through care management and a strong primary care base, CCNC’s Annual Quality Report for SFY 2019 finds