N.C. eyes new use of Medicaid to provide care to incarcerated people
By Rachel Crumpler Upon release from prison or jail, many people face significant obstacles in navigating and accessing health care services. Historically, the transition has…
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NC sets sights on improving support for people leaving prison by 2030
By Rachel Crumpler State leaders have crafted a detailed plan to boost support for people leaving prison in North Carolina over the coming years. It’s…
Amid Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ many states expand
By Phil Galewitz KFF Health News Trisha Byers left behind one crucial item when she moved to North Carolina last year to be closer to…
Coalition wants HCA to give up Mission Hospital
By Andrew R. Jones Asheville Watchdog A broad coalition of western North Carolina doctors, patient advocates, clergy members, a state senator and others are calling on HCA…
Medicaid ‘unwinding’ winds down in NC
By Jaymie Baxley In June 2023, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services began verifying the eligibility of 2.5 million Medicaid participants for the…
Tainted applesauce case detected first in NC
By Rose Hoban Quick work from a North Carolina pediatrician and Catawba County public health authorities helped detect mass lead poisoning that has affected more…
No state budget this year means Medicaid could run low
By Grace Vitaglione NC Medicaid costs fluctuate each year. The state Department of Health and Human Services forecasts how costs might change and asks the…
Sowing a community for people with disabilities
By Vibhav Nandagiri Set against the gently rolling Piedmont hills between Greensboro and Burlington, Peacehaven Community Farm is an active experiment in supporting the choices…
Cyberattacks target vulnerable rural hospitals
by Kristi Eaton The Daily Yonder A policy paper examining cybersecurity and threats found that cyberattacks at health care facilities have increased more than 125…
N.C. Senate budget temporarily funds child care
By Grace Vitaglione The North Carolina Senate released a budget proposal June 19 for the coming fiscal year that would put funding toward child care…