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Medicaid breakthrough comes with unexpected immigration mandates

by Anne Blythe, Ashley Fredde and Rose Hoban April 23, 2026June 30, 2026

A blonde woman, representing rural hospital system FirstHealth, speaks with NC lawmaker at the General Assembly.

Rural hospitals face federal funding cuts, look to NC lawmakers for support

by Ashley Fredde April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

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State Health Policy

New SNAP requirements could stress county budgets

by BorderBelt March 17, 2026March 16, 2026

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After transforming and expanding the program, NC Medicaid director steps down

by Jaymie Baxley February 27, 2026February 26, 2026

Many people who are eligible for Medicaid don’t realize it until after a hospitalization or emergency.

Medicaid’s retroactive safety net is shrinking — patients, hospitals could feel the fallout

by Jaymie Baxley February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

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Farmers now owe a lot more for health insurance

by KFF Health News January 25, 2026January 23, 2026