RALEIGH - A new statewide poll found 51% of North Carolina adults say their life and financial standing have worsened since the 2024 election, while likely voters ranked the economy and health care as their top midterm issues.
Twelve Atrium Health hospitals and associated clinics will enter the State Health Plan’s Access tier beginning Jan. 1.
NCDHHS has formed an advisory committee for a rural health initiative supported by more than $213 million in first-year federal funding.
North Carolina is asking CMS to revise medical-frailty guidance that state officials say could affect Medicaid coverage for more than 64,000 residents.
NCDHHS has formed a committee of more than 40 members to help guide the implementation of North Carolina’s federally funded Rural Health Transformation Program.
North Carolina’s Health Care Affordability Commission will hold its first meeting July 21 as state officials seek recommendations to reduce health care costs.
The State Health Plan says Atrium Health did not participate in its preferred-network contracting process, but discussions may continue before the 2027 network takes effect.
North Carolina's State Health Plan approved Blue Cross NC contracts, preferred provider agreements and new 2027 benefit and network changes.
Gov. Josh Stein has created a Health Care Affordability Commission to develop recommendations on health care costs, transparency, competition, workforce shortages and rural affordability.
NCDHHS and NCDIT announced three programs tied to digital infrastructure for rural health care through North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
NCDHHS and NCDIT announced three rural health technology programs, including a $20 million annual innovation fund and expanded digital health navigation.
House Bill 34, a Medicaid provider controls bill, was reported favorably as a Senate committee substitute and sent to Senate Rules.
