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a large group of people standing in front of the state legislative building with signs
Posted inHealth Insurance

For many, Medicaid expansion is personal

by Taylor Knopf February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

By Taylor Knopf “Medicaid expansion” has become a politically charged term in Raleigh over the past six years. But to the hundreds of advocates who descended on the capital Wednesday, Medicaid expansion is personal. After a morning of listening to speakers at the history museum across Jones Street from the legislative building, and then fanning […]

Posted inHealth Insurance

Scrapping ‘Essential Benefits’ May Be Biggest Health Care Change

by Pew Trusts May 23, 2017October 4, 2022
Posted inHealth Insurance, Health Reform, NC Health Briefs

N.C. Obamacare Signups Strong as Deadline Looms

by Editor January 21, 2016January 22, 2016
Posted inFeatured, Health Reform, Medicaid, State Health Policy

Minorities More Likely to Fall Into ACA Coverage Gap

by Brenda Porter-Rockwell April 21, 2014July 19, 2017
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Infectious Disease, Profiles, Public Health

State Health Director Laura Gerald – Public Health Gains and Challenges in NC

by Rose Hoban February 18, 2013October 19, 2021
Posted inCOMMENTARY, Featured, Mental Health

Commentary: Early Intervention in Youth Mental Health

by Rose Hoban January 17, 2013October 19, 2021

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