Opinion
Medicaid ‘home health’ spending needs a closer look
While NC's $35 billion budget seems large, consider that spending on the state's Medicaid program ALONE spends that much, mostly through the federal government.
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Legislative leaders launch probe into Cooper-era early prisoner releases
Legislative leaders announced a new subcommittee to investigate early prisoner releases under former Gov. Roy Cooper and examine oversight of the decisions.
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Lawmakers press NC officials over Medicaid fraud, oversight concerns
Republican lawmakers pressed NC officials on Medicaid fraud oversight, raising concerns about enforcement gaps, data tracking, and accountability.
Opinion
To get healthier, let’s begin with disagreement
Neither political party has a monopoly on what North Carolinians think are the best ideas to support their health.
News
Parents’ battle with Charlotte private school reaches top NC court
North Carolina’s highest court will decide whether parents can proceed with a lawsuit against the Charlotte private school that expelled their children in 2021.
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Stein slammed for ‘politically motivated cuts’ on Medicaid funding
Gov. Josh Stein faces criticism over his Oct. 1 Medicaid rebase deadline as GOP leaders say funding is secure and tools exist to avoid provider cuts.
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Stein urges General Assembly to fund Medicaid rebase after stalemate this week
Gov. Josh Stein made an urgent plea to the General Assembly Thursday afternoon to put aside their political disputes and fully fund the Medicaid base as the deadline to do so quickly approaches.
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House, Senate hit Medicaid rebase impasse as deadline nears
Unless the Medicaid program gets extra funding by Oct. 1, there will be widespread cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates.
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Stein signs 6 bills, including limiting student cell phone use
On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein signed six bills into law, including one that limits students' cell phone use in the classroom.
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Healthcare reforms take center stage at NCGA, but can chambers find common ground?
Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly are pushing for healthcare reforms to provide price transparency and authorization efficiency for patients across the state.
