Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught
Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from ...
Cuts to federal navigators could mean less help for people needing health coverage in WNC
A 90% reduction in funding for a federal program that helps people obtain health insurance could mean less support for WNC ...
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‘Disheartening’ auditor report reflects experiences filing complaints about nursing homes
Auditors: Lack of timely inspections, follow-ups to complaints meant bad actors were able to get away with violating ...
Under the Dome: Health bill moves forward along party lines — with three exceptions
House Bill 79 would establish a 12-member North Carolina Small Business Retirement Savings Board to oversee the retirement ...
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Medicaid overhaul proves to be politically perilous proposition
Key pay-for proposed for reconciliation bill is riddled with political risks and could spur backlash from hospitals, health ...
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Rural North Carolina counties would suffer most from Medicaid cuts
Funding reductions proposed by Congress threaten hospitals, children’s health and local economies in rural communities.
NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Devdutta Sangvai discusses new role, Medicaid in NC & access to health care
Dr. Devdutta "Dev" Sangvai was sworn in as the new secretary for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Jan. 12, 2025. Sangvai spoke with WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett about ...
Black equity is Black history: The fight for healthcare is unfinished
Since the state expanded Medicaid in December 2023, over 600,000 residents, many from Black and brown communities, have gained access to essential health services. However, challenges persist in ...