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2 days ago · Mission cuts $25 from hourly pay for weekend nurses, will require others to pick up shifts to improve staffing. By Andrew R. Jones Asheville Watchdog Mission Hospital is …
What's coming in NC health policy in 2025? | NC Health News
Jan 2, 2025 · Reproductive care in contention. For much of the past year, abortion access has been a recurring topic of NC Health News’ coverage as we documented the impact of North …
Kody Kinsley reflects on milestones before stepping down - North ...
Dec 30, 2024 · By Jaymie Baxley. After three eventful years, Kody Kinsley is stepping down from his role as North Carolina’s top health official. The New Hanover native’s relatively short run as …
NC sets sights on improving support for people leaving prison by …
Aug 19, 2024 · By Rachel Crumpler. State leaders have crafted a detailed plan to boost support for people leaving prison in North Carolina over the coming years. It’s an ambitious plan — the …
Trump’s return puts Medicaid on the chopping block
Jan 14, 2025 · The unwinding’s disruptions could pale in comparison to what happens in the next four years, said Matt Salo, former executive director and founder of the National Association of …
Storm exacerbated homelessness in western NC | NC Health News
Dec 16, 2024 · By Jaymie Baxley. The remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed thousands of homes during its catastrophic sweep through western North Carolina in September, leaving …
New alternative to psychiatric hospitalization available in Raleigh ...
Dec 23, 2024 · The respite house opening in Wake County signals North Carolina’s evolving approach to mental health, with the state increasing investment in peer-run programs and …
Teachers, state employees voice frustration over State Health Plan
Feb 7, 2025 · A few other states, like Montana, are trying to rein in costs with price caps or a strategy called reference-based pricing, Zachary said. That’s when a health plan sets fixed …
GOP Push for Medicaid Work Requirements Gains Traction - North …
Jan 30, 2025 · By Jaymie Baxley. With President Donald Trump back in power, a Republican-led push for work requirements for Medicaid is gaining momentum. In recent days, Republican …
Asheville Specialty Hospital won't reopen | NC Health News
Nov 30, 2024 · Scott Joslin, once director of Mission’s hospitalist program, currently works at the Asheville VA but served as medical director of Asheville Specialty from January through …