NC lawmakers consider plan to close retirement gap
by Ashley Fredde, North Carolina Health News October 10, 2025 By Ashley Fredde For some North Carolinians, the…
Medicaid standoff could put health care for many North Carolinians at risk
By Jaymie Baxley Efforts to prevent cuts that could significantly lower reimbursement to providers for services for North…
Charlotte killing exposes gaps in mental health system
By Rachel Crumpler and Taylor Knopf In early September, video of a man stabbing 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna…
Nursing shortage persists in NC despite recent improvements
By Jaymie Baxley Though North Carolina still has far fewer nurses than it needs, incremental gains have been…
Medicaid cuts threaten care for NC residents with severe disabilities
By Jaymie Baxley Jennifer Shigley can’t speak or walk without assistance. The 49-year-old also cannot feed or bathe…
New state “mini budget” carves chunks out of health and human services spending
By Rose Hoban In the wake of congressional passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cuts…
How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will affect health care in N.C.
By Jaymie Baxley and Anne Blythe On Tuesday evening, just days after President Donald Trump signed into law…