Nonprofit provides free medication, health care advocacy for the uninsured

August 28, 2017

From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 745: A group called NC MedAssist has provided free medication and health care advocacy to low-income and uninsured North Carolinians since 1997. Board chairman Sidney Bernstein explains NC MedAssist’s goals and explains how the group offers an alternative to programs funded entirely by taxpayers.

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