Opinion
Breaking the healthcare oligarchy in NC
North Carolina's CON laws stifle healthcare competition.
Opinion
Soaking the Medical Devices Industry
A new tax in the federal health care reform law will have bad consequences — both intended and unintended.
News
Friday Interview: Medical Tourism Grows
RALEIGH — More Americans are heading overseas for medical procedures, thanks to growth in what’s become known as “medical tourism.” Rajesh Rao, CEO of IndUShealth, recently discussed medical-related travel with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.
News
Politics Shape Prospects for Reform
KERNERSVILLE — The best prospect for a solution to North Carolina’s medical liability “crisis” may be to wait and see whether President Bush will be able to force some action out of Congress. Although national tort reform legislation would no doubt come as a relief to many, it would also represent a radical departure from federalist principles. States have traditionally had a great deal of discretion over tort laws, including medical liability. “The issue is whether we are going to become a progressive state — or one that addresses the liability issue after it begins impacting people’s access to health care,” said Bob Seligson of the North Carolina Medical Society.
Opinion
Diagnosing the Health Care Issue
Public opinion polls shows that health care is among the top concerns of voters this election year. But what do they mean, and what do they expect politicians to do about it?
