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Forbes ranks NC 3rd worst state for healthcare, worst for costs

WebThe Tar Heel State earned failing marks for healthcare and its costs according to a list by Forbes Advisor ranking of all 50 states. North Carolina was ranked …

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Aetna promising smooth transition as SHP TPA

WebJim Bostian, Aetna’s market president for North Carolina, addressed the State Health Plan Board of Trustees at their meeting Wednesday, with promises of …

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Allowing nurses more freedom can save NC from healthcare …

WebAccording to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), North Carolina has 222 designated primary care Health Professional Shortage …

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Court: Homeowner Can Sue Over Septic System

WebMichael Lowrey. September 4, 2008. Listen to this story (6 minutes) The state’s second highest court ruled last month that a homeowner can sue health department employees …

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DEI in NC medical schools and hospitals spark concerns over …

WebThe dangerous trend of DEI in medical schools is also making its way into the medical practice. “DEI in medicine means that even if doctors injure patients, they …

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Report: N.C. hospitals pocketed billions in COVID relief funds

WebA report released Wednesday by N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell shows how seven of the largest hospital systems in North Carolina profited from billions of …

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Mental health problems spike among NC teens

WebIn 2020, 2,429 N.C. teens were involuntary committed to mental health facilities, but in 2021, that number has jumped to 3,689, according to data provided to CJ …

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Report: NC hospitals rank third in the nation for patient safety

WebSource: hospitalsafetygrade.org. A national report card on hospital patient safety has ranked North Carolina in third place among hospitals in the U.S. that had …

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State approves WakeMed to build new hospitals and restricts others

WebThe state has given WakeMed preliminary approval to build a new hospital in Garner and a new mental health hospital in Knightdale. The state also approved adding …

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UNC Hospitals expects to regain accreditation even though …

WebThe Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations made its report on UNC Hospitals public Wednesday, Aug. 28, citing a laundry list of 44 …

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Blue Cross NC takes State Health Plan decision to court

WebThe company filed paperwork Thursday with the state Office of Administrative Hearings and Durham County Superior Court. Blue Cross is challenging …

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Hendersonville hospital seeks to join CON court arguments

WebA Hendersonville hospital is asking the state Court of Appeals for permission to take part in Feb. 20 oral arguments in a certificate-of-need dispute. The case focuses …

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Patients file lawsuit against Mission Health, HCA for antitrust …

WebA group of residents from western North Carolina filed a lawsuit Tuesday, Aug. 10, against HCA Healthcare and Mission Health alleging the anti-competitive …

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NC hospital CEO salaries doubled in the last five years

WebThe hospital systems paid highly paid executives more than $1.75 billion from 2010 to 2021. Almost 20% of that compensation was captured by a handful of …

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Local governments face billions in liabilities for retiree healthcare

WebIn addition to the $7.6 billion amassed by local governments, the state of North Carolina has incurred a $25 billion shortfall, which is down from $34 billion. “In …

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Folwell calls on AG to investigate antitrust as hospitals consolidate

WebBill to deport illegal aliens involved in crimes during protests co-sponsored by Rouzer. Congressman David Rouzer, NC-07, is a co-sponsor, along with Congressman …

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State’s top court takes up second case tied to UNC System COVID …

WebThe North Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to take up a second case related to refunds requested from the University of North Carolina System for COVID …

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U.S. Appeals Court revives deaf father’s lawsuit against Huntersville

WebThe 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a deaf man to proceed with a lawsuit against a Huntersville hospital. The suit claims the hospital failed to provide …

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State’s highest court has chance to end CON game

WebCON critics asked the state’s highest court in August 2022 to take up the case Singleton v. NC Department of Health and Human Services. Justices eventually …

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