May 10, 2023

NC lawmakers tackle major health care bills

NC lawmakers tackle major health care bills
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NC lawmakers tackle major health care bills

Major changes in North Carolina’s health care landscape are moving through the General Assembly this legislative session. In addition to new abortion rules and Medicaid expansion, the state's largest insurer may get new freedom from regulation. UNC Health, meanwhile, wants more power to negotiate deals and change employee health and retirement plans. These shifts may lead to more vertical integration in the sector, affecting what you pay. Rose Hoban, editor of NC Health News, joins the Daily Download to break it down.