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The Enterprise

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State Health Plan, Atrium Health reach new contract

North Carolina’s State Health Plan and Atrium Health reached a multiyear deal adding all Atrium hospitals and physicians to the plan’s in-network Access tier.

North Carolina · 12d

sandhillssentinel.com

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FirstFutures expands to support students pursuing health care careers

FirstHealth of the Carolinas and The Foundation of FirstHealth are expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in health care through FirstFutures sponsorships, a workforce development initiative designed to help students complete their education and begin meaningful careers at FirstHealth. This fall, 54 students are receiving FirstFutures sponsorships, which represents a...

Moore County, NC · 12d
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mindfullyamerican.com

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3 Documents North Carolinians 65 and Older Need for the Homestead Exclusion

A property tax break is only as good as the paperwork behind it. North Carolinians 65 and older who qualify still need the right documents, and a missing one can slow things down. Here’s what to gather before you apply. Note: This is general information, not tax advice. Rules,...

North Carolina · 16d
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Atrium, NC State Health Plan reach agreement bringing health system back in-network

Atrium Health and N.C. State Health Plan leaders have reached an agreement bringing the sprawling hospital system back in-network for 750,000 state employees and retirees. N.C. Treasurer Brad Briner, a Republican, announced the agreement at the beginning of Tuesday's meeting of the State Health Plan Board of Trustees. "Against a...

North Carolina · 12d
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The Fayetteville Observer

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Fayetteville mom says Medicaid rides keep failing her son

Amy Vanya of Fayetteville and her 6-year-old son have repeatedly been left stranded when their Medicaid transportation failed to show up. Her son, Logan, requires a wheelchair and is autistic and nonverbal. He has fine and gross motor delays, a permanent brain injury and hypotonia, or decreased muscle tone. He also relies on a feeding tube and has chronic digestive and feeding disorders that contribute to poor weight gain. His conditions require frequent medical appointments. Vanya, who has medical conditions of her own, is Logan’s caregiver. Because the family does not have a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, they rely on Medicaid transportation to get to appointments. But Vanya, a single mother of four, said rides have sometimes failed to arrive or have arrived in vehicles that cannot accommodate Logan’s wheelchair, resulting in missed appointments "For a family with a disabled child, accessible transportation isn't just about convenience," Vanya said. "It affects access to doctors, therapies, medical care and the ability to participate in our own community." Vanya said she's speaking out because the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg area is home to many families with children who have special needs, as well as disabled veterans who may rely on similar transportation services. What

Fayetteville, NC · 19d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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More than 1,000 hospitalized for respiratory conditions in N.C. this flu season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of North Carolinians are feeling the effects of this year’s cold and flu season. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, “there were 1,099 hospital admissions from the emergency department for people who were diagnosed with or had symptoms of a respiratory virus in the last week,” an increase from 1,069 hospital admissions the week before.

North Carolina · 15d

The Robesonian

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Preparing for the future of rural healthcare

PEMBROKE — Youssef Houissa spent part of his summer trying to answer a question facing rural hospitals across North Carolina: How do you

Pembroke, NC · 15d

CBS 17

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NC has 7th longest ER wait times in nation; Durham County has 2nd longest in state: Study

North Carolina has among the longest emergency room wait times in the nation, a study has found.

North Carolina · 16d

My Fox 8

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Concerns shared over delays in Randolph Health’s payroll

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Several people have raised concerns over Randolph Health pay delays. Just after FOX8’s sit-down interview with the hospital’s CEO Kevin Spiegel, who said the facility is in profitable financial shape, nearly half a dozen people reached out, saying employees are missing their paychecks.

Randolph County, NC · 15d

ncpoliticalnews.com

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Op-Ed: Robert Appel, M.D.- North Carolina Cancer Patients Are Paying the Price for Hospital Consolidation

The Wake County Board of Commissioners just voted to approve Atrium. Health, North Carolina’s largest hospital chain, merging with WakeMed,. a move that left some state officials “profoundly concerned.” North. Carolinians should share these concerns about hospital consolidation,. especially the estimated 71,650 residents diagnosed with cancer last.

North Carolina · 16d

commongoodnews.org

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Cone Health to Acquire Three Pharmacies in Reidsville Amid Industry Shift

Cone Health Embarks on Pharmacy Acquisitions in Reidsville. The landscape of healthcare is witnessing a significant shift as Cone Health takes a strategic step to acquire three local pharmacies in Reidsville. This move aligns with the broader trend of consolidation within the healthcare sector. Cone Health has sealed a deal...

Reidsville, NC · 16d

publicradioeast.org

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Cone Health plans to buy 3 Reidsville pharmacies

Cone Health has announced plans to buy three small pharmacies in Reidsville. Officials say they've reached an agreement to acquire Carolina Apothecary, Belmont Pharmacy and Rx Care. It’s part of a growing trend of consolidation in health care. Economist Tina Marsh Dalton with Wake Forest University says deals like this...

Reidsville, NC · 16d

29news.com

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Healthcare firm agrees to pay $1.8M+ in settlement for alleged fraud

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Danville healthcare company has agreed to pay more than $1.8 million in a civil settlement to resolve allegations of fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced. Prosecutors allege Negril Incorporated and its owners violated the False Claims Act and...

Virginia · 19d

FOX8 News

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CEO addresses concerns at Randolph Health: ‘My focus overall is hospital turnaround’

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Randolph Health is the only hospital serving nearly 150,000 people across Randolph County. Over the last few months, FOX8 has received a number of emails from people concerned about problems at the facility. Those concerns include supply shortages and employees paying out of network rates for their health insurance because […]

Randolph County, NC · 17d

bpr.org

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Cone Health plans to buy 3 Reidsville pharmacies

Cone Health has announced plans to buy three small pharmacies in Reidsville. Officials say they've reached an agreement to acquire Carolina Apothecary, Belmont Pharmacy and Rx Care. It’s part of a growing trend of consolidation in health care. Economist Tina Marsh Dalton with Wake Forest University says deals like this...

Reidsville, NC · 16d

Taylorsville Times

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Doctor, Taylorsville native, launches telehealth practice

Dr. Amy White Jones brings her unconventional journey in medicine back to NC with new telehealth practice. When Taylorsville native Dr. Amy White Jones left high school at 15, shortly before her 16th birthday, becoming a physician was not the future most people would have predicted for her. Dr. White...

Taylorsville, NC · 18d

ednc.org

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NC announces $17 million in federal funds to improve rural mental health services

Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced funding earlier this month for “investments to improve mental health services” through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, totaling more than $17 million, according to a press release. This funding is a...

North Carolina · 17d

wunc.org

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NC and GA's purple politics. Plus, NC DHHS tackles Medicaid and SNAP changes; and the Diaper Bank NC hosts 'Period Prom'

Medicaid, SNAP changes impact NC’s most vulnerable. Federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP requirements stand to jeopardize coverage for thousands of North Carolinians. The NC Department of Health and Human Services hopes to prevent that. Dr. Dev Sangvai, Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services. 0:13:00.

North Carolina · 17d

publicradioeast.org

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NC fuel board moves to renew standards amid summer surge in contaminated gas and price gouging

As North Carolina drivers battle a wave of contaminated gasoline and illegal pump prices, state regulators are meeting this week to overhaul the rules protecting consumers at the pump. The North Carolina Gasoline and Oil Board will convene virtually on Friday at 9 a.m. to readopt and modernize Chapter 42,...

North Carolina · 17d

triad-city-beat.com

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What Medical Services Can Men in North Carolina Access Through Telehealth

You don’t always have to visit a clinic to discuss a medical concern. If you have new symptoms or need continuing care for an existing condition, you may be able to speak with a healthcare professional by phone or video. Some providers also let you send readings and test results through secure patient portals.

North Carolina · 17d