11/28/2025
We are so proud of Dr. Apolinario and his representation with the North Carolina Medical Society! His dedication to healthcare reform and quality are both honorable and dearly appreciated. Thank you for your advocacy, Dr. Apolinario!
NCMS is grateful for our delegation that attended the AMA Interim Meeting at the Ga***rd National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD! This meeting focuses on important issues for the medical profession, such as Medicare payment reform, prior authorization reform, scope-of-practice defense, technology (including AI), physician well-being, and cybersecurity.
Our delegation consisted of the following physicians: Rebecca Hayes, MD–Chair; Mary Ann Contogiannis, MD; Karen Smith, MD; Arthur Apolinario, MD; Royce Syracuse, MD; and Justin Hurie, MD. NCMS President, Carl J. Westcott, MD and Past President Eileen Raynor, MD also joined the delegation in representing our North Carolina membership.