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Posted inMedicaid

The federal pandemic relief bill contains a big carrot to expand Medicaid. Will North Carolina bite?

by Rose Hoban March 18, 2021March 17, 2021

By Rose Hoban For the third year in a row, leaders from rural parts of North Carolina came out to say that they believe the state should move to close the health care coverage gap that’s only widened since the start of the pandemic. In a statement released on March 4, the five rural members […]

status of medicaid expansion in states
Posted inMedicaid

Report updates estimates on potential Medicaid expansion benefit

by Rose Hoban June 26, 2019June 26, 2019
Posted inUninsured

Uninsured Rate Falls To Record Lows

by Kaiser Health News September 14, 2017September 14, 2017
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Posted inEnvironmental Health

Ramping Up Food Allergy Prevention

by Catherine Clabby August 15, 2017August 16, 2017
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Posted inProfiles

Mandy Cohen: “I’m here to focus on the work.”

by Rose Hoban March 15, 2017March 16, 2017
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Posted inHealth Insurance

Exchange Sign-ups down As White House Ends ACA Support

by Rose Hoban February 7, 2017April 15, 2021

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