Don’t be surprised by “No Surprise Act” that goes into effect 1/1/2022

December 30, 2021

Starting January 1, 2022, consumers will have new billing protections when getting emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers. Through new rules aimed to...

Day on the Hill 2022

December 21, 2021

Day on the Hill 2022 will be held virtually again and the future of the bills related to cardiopulmonary rehab is depending on your participation. How does it work? Take...

NCCRA Member Survey – your input is requested

December 10, 2021

Your NCCRA Membership Committee is writing to let you know about an opportunity to share your insight in a short survey about North Carolina Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Association (NCCRA) member benefits....

It’s time to act and we need everyone’s involvement in October

September 27, 2021

It's time to act and we need everyone's involvement! A simple phone call can secure the future of Cardiopulmonary Rehab for your program or other programs in your state. The...

Upcoming educational opportunities through AACVPR

September 15, 2021

There are some great educational opportunities presented through AACVPR that we don't want you to miss! Delivering Effective Patient Education In On-Site and Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation Thursday, September 16 |...

Updates on the DHHS Cardiac Rehab license renewal process

September 10, 2021

  If you are looking for your email from DHHS about your Cardiac rehab license renewal please see the latest information that we received: "Cardiac Rehab has been delayed until...

AHRQ TAKEheart cardiac rehabilitation initiative

September 1, 2021

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is actively recruiting hospitals and health systems to join the AHRQ TAKEheart cardiac rehabilitation initiative. This national initiative provides individualized technical assistance, coaching, and step-by-step...

NC Medicaid Managed Care plans and NCCRA

July 26, 2021

As you may be aware the NC Medicaid Managed Care plans kicked off on July 1st.  We wanted to share some information about cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab coverage for these...

New DHSR recertification process

July 26, 2021

Have you received your letter?  DHSR certification renewal will be available electronically!  Make sure you review your letter and directions so you meet the first deadline of this new process...

We need your help getting this legislation passed!

July 14, 2021

Your help is needed! We are in the final push to get our Washington representatives to cosign HR 3348 and HR 1956. When Congress returns to DC in the fall...

OIG report on Cardiopulmonary Rehab 5-2021

May 26, 2021

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report of an audit that reviewed their cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation (CR/ICR/PR) programs. As you may remember there was an...

Symposium follow up items

May 6, 2021

We hope that enjoyed this year's virtual symposium.  There were a few follow up items that we wanted to include that were discussed during the event:  Article mentioned by Dr....