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North Carolina Medicaid Changes Put Focus on Cumberland County

Upcoming changes to North Carolina’s Medicaid program were the focus of a Tuesday roundtable in Fayetteville involving Gov. Josh Stein, health care providers, local officials and Medicaid recipients. ABC11 reports that more than 130,000 Cumberland County residents receive Medicaid. Cumberland County Chairman Kirk deViere said approximately 40 percent of...

Cumberland County, NC · 25d
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The Center Square

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Atrium Health shifted out of network for State Health Plan

(The Center Square) – Atrium Health on Jan. 1 will be moved to out-of-network tier for the State Health Plan in North Carolina, first-term Republican state Treasurer Brad Briner said Wednesday. One exception will be a previously agreed upon “access” level facilities pact. The open enrollment period that began Monday is already extended a week to Nov. 6. The move on behalf of the nearly 750,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, lawmakers active and retired and members of higher education is expected to keep the plan solvent, whereas Briner says Atrium’s Affordability Protection Program introduced last week also brought potential for bankruptcy. Members choosing Atrium will be held harmless; the State Health Plan will have little to no financial responsibility to Atrium Health; and if the healthcare provider stays true to its promise, the Affordability Protection Program will stay in place and be an offering for members to get reduced costs of the program if choosing Atrium. The Atrium promise, Briner said, was “regardless of how Atrium Health is categorized under the State Health Plan’s new structure, the new Atrium Health Affordability Protection Program is designed to ensure members can continue receiving care from Atrium Health at the lowest cost-sharing available

North Carolina · 25d

McClatchy - Raleigh News & Observer

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Feds send over half a billion dollars to North Carolina for Raleigh-to-Richmond passenger rail

North Carolina · 24d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Gov. Stein visits Fayetteville, sounds alarm on Medicaid cuts: 'We'll all pay the price'

Gov. Josh Stein warned that proposed federal Medicaid cuts could leave more than 250,000 North Carolinians without health coverage.

Fayetteville, NC · 26d

carolinajournal.com

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HCA seeks to have AG Jackson’s Mission Hospital lawsuit dismissed

HCA Healthcare has filed a new motion to dismiss North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson's lawsuit over HCA's operation of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The motion arrived more than two months after a retiring state Business Court judge allowed portions of Jackson's lawsuit to proceed. The attorney general lacks authority...

Asheville, NC · 23d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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NC Democrats are "sick" of rising health care costs

Buncombe County, NC · 23d

wcti12.com

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NCDHHS to explain upcoming changes to NC Medicaid rules

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will hold a livestream and tele-town hall Wednesday to explain upcoming changes to NC Medicaid, including a new work and community engagement requirement. The event is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 14. NCDHHS officials will discuss...

North Carolina · 27d

WITN

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Decision 2026: Third Congressional District race and healthcare concerns

North Carolina · 24d

Smoky Mountain News

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State announces $17 million investment in mental health services

Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced more than $17 million for investments to improve mental health services through North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP). “Every North Carolinian deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life,” Stein said....

North Carolina · 25d

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Residents Push Back Against Carolina Lithium Air Quality Permit at NCDEQ Public Hearing

Dallas, NC (WNN) - The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Myers Center, located at 700 Rhodes Perimeter Drive in Dallas, to discuss an air quality permit requested by Carolina Lithium. Carolina Lithium Requests Title V Air Quality...

Dallas, NC · 25d

The Ledger News

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Opinion: Pharmacy regulations will make NC’s healthcare problem worse

A John Locke Foundation researcher argues North Carolina should reject pharmacy divestment mandates, saying they would reduce competition and raise healthcare costs.

North Carolina · 27d

WLOS.com

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Group asks NC-11 congressional candidates whether they will advance HCA Mission Act

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As he enters his final months in office after being censured over accusations of creating a hostile workplace and ending his reelection bid, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards' “HCA Mission Act” is receiving renewed attention. Reclaim Healthcare WNC, an advocacy group focused on HCA's...

North Carolina · 25d

WRAL News

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EPA rollbacks could shift pollution costs to NC families, report says

North Carolina families could face longer exposure to contaminated drinking water and power plant pollution as President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) weakens or delays federal safeguards, according to a new report. The report, “North Carolina Left Exposed,” was released Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Network, an organization...

North Carolina · 25d

WTKR

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COA's brand new health sciences center strengthens future of healthcare in northeast North Carolina

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Healthcare access is crucial in any community, and over the past few years, it has only grown stronger in northeast North Carolina. College of The Albemarle is contributing to future health care access through the recent opening of their brand new Regional Health Sciences Education Center.

North Carolina · 27d

The Stokes News

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Experienced neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Couture joins Novant Health Brain & Spine

WINSTON-SALEM — Dr. Daniel Couture, a board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience caring for patients in the Triad, has joined Novant Health Brain & Spine in Winston-Salem. Couture specializes in treating brain tumors, epilepsy, spine disorders, and pediatric neurological conditions. “I’m passionate about helping patients understand their diagnosis and regain a sense of control in their lives,” Couture said. “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside hundreds of patients and families in this community. My goal with each patient is to develop a personalized treatment plan that helps restore function and improve quality of life.” Couture earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed a neurosurgery internship at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center and his general surgery internship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He then completed a neurological surgery residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and a fellowship in pediatric neurological surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center, part of the University of Utah School of Medicine, in Salt Lake City. Before joining Novant Health, Couture served as the endowed chair of pediatric neurosurgery and a professor of neurosurgery at Wake

Winston-Salem, NC · 27d

FOX Carolina

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Officials: AnMed building facility to help tackle nursing shortage

ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - AnMed said construction is underway on a 30,000-square-foot facility designed to help tackle the ongoing nursing shortage across the Carolinas and Georgia. The AnMed Education and Innovation Center, located at 610 North Street near East Greenville Street, will expand local healthcare training opportunities, according to...

Anderson, SC · 26d

The Enterprise

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Causey: Compare Medicare plans before Dec. 7 deadline

North Carolina Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to compare 2027 coverage options, as some plans indicate premium increases.

North Carolina · 25d

WFMY NEWS2

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NC Governor says more than 250k could lose Medicaid under federal cuts

North Carolina · 26d

The Ledger News

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Opinion: Access to rural healthcare is bigger than hospitals – and North Carolina is leading the way

North Carolina’s rural health strategy should extend beyond hospitals, investing in food, housing, transportation and care coordination programs that address residents’ everyday needs.

North Carolina · 26d

The Richmond Observer

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FirstFutures program expands to support more students pursuing health care careers

PINEHURST -- FirstHealth of the Carolinas and The Foundation of FirstHealth are expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in health care through FirstFutures sponsorships, a workforce ...

Pinehurst, NC · 27d