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In the current system, the state pays for each office visit, test and hospitalization for those enrolled in Medicaid. By July 1, NC is expected to launch a managed-care system for the state’s 2.3 million beneficiaries. #medicaid #ncpol northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

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Lawmakers receive sobering coronavirus updates

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Lawmakers receive sobering coronavirus updates - North Carolina Health News

While lawmakers are still gathering information, they have been focused on helping regions and health systems address the coronavirus crisis.

By Rose Hoban Lawmakers on the health care working group of the House Select Committee on COVID-19 had another sobering meeting to collect information on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic which has upended life across the globe. Working group co-chair Rep. Josh Dobson (R-Nebo) said the group is still trying to get their […]

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Abortion survivors bill heads to Gov. Cooper’s desk — UPDATED

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Abortion survivors bill heads to Gov. Cooper’s desk — UPDATED - North Carolina Health News

The bill would criminalize physicians who fail to provide life-saving care to fetuses born after surviving a botched abortion procedure.

By Rose Hoban Legislators approved final passage of a bill Tuesday evening that would criminalize physicians who fail to provide life-saving care to fetuses that survive an unsuccessful abortion procedure and are subsequently born alive. Despite objections from Democrats, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act now goes to Gov. Roy Cooper for his signature […]

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For many, Medicaid expansion is personal

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For many, Medicaid expansion is personal - North Carolina Health News

State Democrats say this is the year for Medicaid expansion, and hundreds of advocates came to the capital on Wednesday to back them up.

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 […]

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Medicaid changes will become more visible to beneficiaries, providers

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Medicaid changes will become more visible to beneficiaries, providers - North Carolina Health News

Now that the providers for a privatized Medicaid managed care system have been chosen, HHS Sec. Mandy Cohen says beneficiaries will soon need to choose their providers.

By Rose Hoban Most of North Carolina’s 2.1 million Medicaid recipients are likely unaware  that the program is about to dramatically change. That’s because, for years, most of the activity to make the transformation has taken place in legislative hearings and departmental conference calls. But no longer. After years of planning, the changes to North […]

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Democrats start legislative session by calling for expanded Medicaid

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Democrats start legislative session by calling for expanded Medicaid - North Carolina Health News

House minority leader Darren Jackson called extending the state-federal program’s benefits Democrats’ “number one priority.”

By Rose Hoban In a much-anticipated move, members of the General Assembly’s Democratic caucus filed bills in both the state Senate and House of Representatives to expand Medicaid, the health care program that covers many low-income North Carolinians. Since the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Democrats have been frustrated in their desire to get […]

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Many uses exist for money intended to aid NC nursing home residents, advocates say

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Many uses exist for money intended to aid NC nursing home residents, advocates say - North Carolina Health News

Projects that could benefit nursing home residents are plentiful as NC looks for potential applicants for $28.9 million in a fund that sits mostly unused.

By Thomas Goldsmith There are plenty of ways to help nursing home residents through projects that could be paid for by a nearly $29 million, mostly unused, fund accumulated by federal and state authorities, advocates for older people and a state legislator said. Instead, the civil money penalties fund, comprised of fines levied against North […]

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Complete House Budget Sees the Light of Day

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Complete House Budget Sees the Light of Day - North Carolina Health News

The House’s health and human services budget creates less pain than the Senate budget and there’s less policy, too. But advocates say there are still shortcomings.

By Rose Hoban Over the course of nearly a week, the North Carolina House of Representatives has slowly revealed it’s spending plan for the coming biennium and set the tone for the coming debate with the Senate. While the Senate’s plan could be characterized as harsh, containing pain for food stamp recipients, mental health agencies […]

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Lawmakers Agree on Need for Child Services

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Lawmakers Agree on Need for Child Services - North Carolina Health News

At the 39th annual mental health legislative breakfast, lawmakers found points of agreement.

By Rose Hoban Legislators from both sides of the aisle found points of agreement on health care issues Saturday as they discussed Medicaid, child services and mental health care, and the need for better community psychiatric services in North Carolina. A capacity crowd of 400 filled UNC-Chapel Hill’s Friday Center for the 39th annual Legislative […]

Capt. Mark Stafford, from the City of Conover FD, Chief Andy Webster from the Statesville FD and Depty Chief Derik Martin from the Hickory FD came to the legislature to ask for, among other things, a death benefit for firefighters who die of certain cancers during their working lives.

Firefighters Petition for More Health Care

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Firefighters Petition for More Health Care - North Carolina Health News

For firefighters, occupational exposures can lead to many types of cancer, with health care costs that currently aren’t covered under workers’ compensation insurance. By Minali Nigam A budget measure passed by the North Carolina House of Representatives last month adds language that would extend workers’ compensation for firefighters to include coverage for cancers related to […]

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Fetal Tissue Bill on Its Way to McCrory

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Fetal Tissue Bill on Its Way to McCrory - North Carolina Health News

A bill to place further restrictions on the activities of Planned Parenthood in North Carolina made its way quickly through the legislative process. By Rose Hoban A late-entry bill aimed at banning the practice of collecting fetal tissue after abortions is on its way to Gov. Pat McCrory Monday after a contentious and, at times, […]

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