As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the United States, millions lost their jobs due to government-mandated shutdowns and plummeting demand for certain goods and services. Tragically, this massive job…
A couple of interesting stories broke over the weekend regarding the indictment of NC Republican Party head Robin Hayes and businessman Greg Lindberg for trying to use campaign donation to…
From Carolina Journal’s Lindsay Marchello: It would take a catastrophic series of events for state insurance money to go dry, but that doesn’t remove the burdens, experts warn. Several storms…
This week, the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services met to discuss a variety of policy issues, including telemedicine. Defined as “delivering health care at a distance,” telemedicine…
This morning, the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services met to discuss a variety of policy issues, inclusive of telemedicine. Defined as “delivering health care at a…
It’s the fourth consecutive year that the state’s largest insurance company has asked the Department of Insurance (DOI) to approve double-digit premium hikes for policyholders who purchase health insurance on…
RALEIGH — An increased use of Direct Primary Care could lead to better outcomes for treatment of patients with chronic diseases. That could mean cutting the incidence and severity of…
An increased use of the innovative health care delivery model called Direct Primary Care could lead to better outcomes for treatment of patients with chronic diseases, and that could mean…
Barry Smith reports for Carolina Journal Online on new N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey’s top priorities. The Daily Journal examines potential misuse of data linked to North Carolina’s economic recovery.
In 2017, a majority of North Carolinians who purchase health insurance on their own will have no choice but to pay their premiums to either Blue Cross and Blue Shield,…
RALEIGH — The sixth anniversary of the federal Affordable Care Act offers N.C. policymakers a chance to reflect on changes that could help improve health care in this state. That’s…
View in your browser. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is the epitome of value-based medicine. In exchange for a monthly cash payment, patients have 24/7 access to their medical provider and…