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The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has passed. Here’s how it could affect health care in NC

Officials warn that sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid, food aid and clean energy programs could unravel key safety nets across the state. read more

The impact of Trump’s spending bill could be big in NC

In North Carolina, Trump's "big, beautiful bill" is likely to have a big impact on everything from Medicaid expansion and food stamps to the 2026 Senate election and state politics. NC Newsroom's Adam ... read more

NC Senate to vote on health care cost transparency bill

The state Senate plans to vote this week to require more transparency around the cost of health care services, part of legislative attempts to make health care in North Carolina more affordable. read more

NC Senate says ‘yes’ to more transparency from health care ... - MSN

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Thursday designed to increase transparency from healthcare providers and reduce patients’ medical costs and debt. Senate Bill ... read more

NC Senate passes health care bill aimed at ‘surprise billing ...

RALEIGH. The North Carolina Senate passed a comprehensive bill Thursday aimed at increasing transparency in health care billing, lowering costs, and speeding up the process of prior authorization ... read more

NC Senate clears bill targeting medical billing transparency

Senate Bill 316 and House Bill 434 expand required disclosures for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to include each billable item and service associated with a patient’s care, whether ... read more

NC bill could allow pharmacists to test and treat flu and strep throat

The North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Executive Director Penny Shelton spoke before lawmakers in the health committee to underscore how the bill could help combat the spread of flu. read more

NC Senate looks to crack down on AI in health insurance, 'surprise ...

Senate Bill 316 seeks to give people more information to help them make health care. Some lawmakers questioned whether it could be enforced. NC Senate looks to crack down on AI in health insurance ... read more

NC Senate says ‘yes’ to more transparency from health care providers

Senate Bill 316 passed nearly unanimously. Senate lawmakers are hoping to give patients a better understanding of their medical costs beforehand. That includes requiring procedure costs to be ... read more