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A deadly crash, missed warnings and a nursing home under repeated federal sanctions

Key Takeaways:  By Ashley Fredde The morning of Oct. 17, 2023, was dawning in Charlotte when George Marks rolled out of The Citadel at Myers Park in his electric wheelchair. First light was creeping into the sky when, just feet from the facility’s entrance, according to a police report, Marks rolled into Providence Road as […] The post A deadly crash, missed warnings and a nursing home under repeated federal sanctions appeared first on North Carolina Health News.

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NC treasurer: Atrium affordability program could bankrupt state employees’ health plan

Key Takeaways:  By Michelle Crouch Atrium Health announced a program Tuesday that aims to lower out-of-pocket costs for members of the health insurance plan for state employees who want to keep their Atrium doctors. But the announcement drew a blistering response from state officials who called it “trickery” that would ultimately cost plan members and […] The post NC treasurer: Atrium affordability program could bankrupt state employees’ health plan appeared first on North Carolina Health News.

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Report ranks NC 48th in nation for how it runs Medicaid

A new Heartland Institute report card ranks North Carolina 48th of 50 states for how it runs Medicaid. The state lost points for expanding the program, lagging on work requirements, and winning few fraud convictions. The post Report ranks NC 48th in nation for how it runs Medicaid appeared first on Carolina Journal.

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Total Mind-Body Optimization Conference

Dynamic Health Carolinas will be hosting the Total Mind-Body Optimization Conference, a PREMIER longevity event designed specifically for high achievers, corporate leaders, and athletes who want to maximize their physical capability and cognitive edge.

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When maternity care is miles away, can family doctors help fill the gap?

By Rachel Crumpler One in six North Carolina counties has no local obstetric care, meaning families have to travel long distances to deliver their babies — and, in some cases, even for routine prenatal and postpartum appointments. Of the state’s 100 counties, 18 are considered maternity care deserts, according to an August report from the […] The post When maternity care is miles away, can family doctors help fill the gap? appeared first on North Carolina Health News.

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The rocky road to more manageable healthcare costs in NC

As it seeks ways to make healthcare in North Carolina more affordable, a group of some of the state’s main decision-makers in medical care, payments, and policy highlighted the challenges of developing and agreeing on ideas that will lead to lower costs and better health.  In on the discussions are the state’s big insurers, including […]

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