Cost of Care Archives - Page 3 of 32 - North Carolina Health News

A closed hospital entrance blocked by a banner reading “Martin General Hospital & The Emergency Department Are Closed,” stretched across a driveway in front of a beige hospital building, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Trump’s $50B rural health bet meets a healthcare desert in North Carolina

by KFF Health News May 30, 2026May 29, 2026

Child in a wheelchair is pictured at NC General Assembly in a IDD Caucus.

‘There’s a quiet crisis’: NC families, advocates plead for greater disability services investment

by Ashley Fredde May 7, 2026May 6, 2026

A sign in support of healthcare workers amidst coronavirus adorns a hospital building.

State officials, lawmakers press for delay on WakeMed/Atrium deal

by Michelle Crouch and Rose Hoban May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A woman stands outdoors in a sunlit park surrounded by trees, looking off into the distance with her hands in her pockets.

An urgent care treated her allergic reaction. An ER monitored her — for $6,700.

by KFF Health News May 2, 2026May 1, 2026

A collage-style graphic featuring a Facebook group titled “TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TriCare West) Grievances – Unofficial” surrounded by speech-bubble quotes from users expressing frustration. Quotes mention denied coverage, delayed care, billing issues, and emotional exhaustion, including statements like “I am absolutely exhausted,” “Beneficiaries being routinely denied claims,” and “I’m in the process of filing a congressional complaint.” The overall tone conveys widespread dissatisfaction with TriCare services.

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‘Got to get fixed:’ Billing delays, coverage issues still plague Tricare patients and providers

by The War Horse April 25, 2026April 24, 2026

An Elderly Woman in Pink Long Sleeves Sitting while Reading Documents

North Carolinians find common ground on health care costs, Medicaid, poll shows

by Rose Hoban March 31, 2026April 20, 2026