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Jay Singleton, an ophthalmologist challenging the NC certificate of need, or CON, law, is seated in front of ophthalmology equipment dressed in scrubs and a white coat

State Health Policy

Eye doctor continues NC Certificate of Need law challenge despite court setback

by Anne Blythe January 21, 2026January 20, 2026

Members of the state's Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services during a presentation about North Carolina's plans for Rural Health Transformation Program funding on Jan. 13, 2026.

North Carolina begins planning for $1B rural health initiative

by Jaymie Baxley January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

shows the U.S. Capitol in a black and white photo looking up at the dome. It's the home of the US Congress.

Health Insurance

NC health insurance consumers left in limbo by Congress

by Carolina Public Press January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

A woman wearing glasses holds a baby outdoors; both are dressed in dark clothing, and the baby looks toward the camera while resting against her shoulder. The woman died waiting for an abortion.

A pregnant woman at risk of heart failure couldn’t get urgent treatment. She died waiting for an abortion.

by ProPublica January 17, 2026January 20, 2026

Close up of a small child's face covered in a red rash indicative of measles.

Charlotte Ledger

10 things to know about measles as cases rise in North Carolina

by Michelle Crouch and Charlotte Ledger January 16, 2026January 15, 2026

shows the front of the NC General Assembly building with the great seal of the state on the pavement in front of the legislature.

State Health Policy

NC lawmakers weigh how to deal with unfunded mandates, cuts as feds overhaul SNAP

by Ashley Fredde January 15, 2026January 15, 2026