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illegal migration also drives up healthcare, insurance, and other costs for Americans
Published: Sunday, July 12th, 2026 @ 9:36 am By: John Steed
illegal migration also drives up healthcare, insurance, and other costs for Americans
 
You reckon all those lobbyists Health Care sends to Raleigh have anything to do with this debacle?
You reckon all those lobbyists Health Care sends to Raleigh have anything to do with this debacle?
 
The Tar Heel State earned failing marks for healthcare and its costs according to a list by Forbes Advisor ranking of all 50 states.
The Tar Heel State earned failing marks for healthcare and its costs according to a list by Forbes Advisor ranking of all 50 states.
 
There's a lot of talk about healthcare, how much it costs, and which country has figured it out best.
There's a lot of talk about healthcare, how much it costs, and which country has figured it out best.
 
Medicaid expansion is likely to increase the cost of healthcare for all North Carolinians, including those on the State Health Plan (SHP), according to state Treasurer Dale Folwell.
Medicaid expansion is likely to increase the cost of healthcare for all North Carolinians, including those on the State Health Plan (SHP), according to state Treasurer Dale Folwell.
 
“It could ultimately have an impact on not only its operating budgets from a year-to-year basis but also have an impact on our gigantic unfunded healthcare liability,” Folwell said.
“It could ultimately have an impact on not only its operating budgets from a year-to-year basis but also have an impact on our gigantic unfunded healthcare liability,” Folwell said.
 
In addition to paid parental leave, Ardis Watkins of the State Employees Association of NC, calls for raises and lower healthcare costs.
In addition to paid parental leave, Ardis Watkins of the State Employees Association of NC, calls for raises and lower healthcare costs.
 
Treasurer Folwell and Community Leaders Discuss How Charlotte Patients Face Lawsuits Over Medical Debt, Listen to Community Perspective on Health Care Costs
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 12:49 am By: ENC NOW
Treasurer Folwell and Community Leaders Discuss How Charlotte Patients Face Lawsuits Over Medical Debt, Listen to Community Perspective on Health Care Costs
 
Treasurer Folwell and Community Leaders Discuss How Eastern North Carolina Has Some of the Worst Medical Debt in the Nation, Listen to Community Perspective on Health Care Costs
Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 @ 3:16 am By: ENC NOW
Treasurer Folwell and Community Leaders Discuss How Eastern North Carolina Has Some of the Worst Medical Debt in the Nation, Listen to Community Perspective on Health Care Costs
 
Department of State Treasurer Holds Event in Asheville to Raise Awareness, Get Feedback on High Health Care Costs
Published: Thursday, September 15th, 2022 @ 12:52 pm By: ENC NOW
Department of State Treasurer Holds Event in Asheville to Raise Awareness, Get Feedback on High Health Care Costs
 
Today, the White House released state fact sheets that highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act lowers health care costs for Americans nationwide.
Today, the White House released state fact sheets that highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act lowers health care costs for Americans nationwide.
 
The Senate is close to approving a trio of health care bills aimed at reducing costs and increasing transparency in the system.
The Senate is close to approving a trio of health care bills aimed at reducing costs and increasing transparency in the system.
 
Legislation introduced in this session of the General Assembly seeks to reduce restrictions created by certificate of need laws, which critics say reduce access to health care and increase costs.
Legislation introduced in this session of the General Assembly seeks to reduce restrictions created by certificate of need laws, which critics say reduce access to health care and increase costs.
 
Legislation introduced this week would decrease healthcare costs and increase access to medical care for North Carolinians, by eliminating our backwards and restrictive Certificate of Need (CON) laws.
Legislation introduced this week would decrease healthcare costs and increase access to medical care for North Carolinians, by eliminating our backwards and restrictive Certificate of Need (CON) laws.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today launched an online portal for primary care providers to request reimbursement for COVID-19 related costs for individuals without insurance.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today launched an online portal for primary care providers to request reimbursement for COVID-19 related costs for individuals without insurance.
 
Taxes and employee benefits are at the center of the race for N.C. treasurer.
Taxes and employee benefits are at the center of the race for N.C. treasurer.
 
The Liberal Majority On The NC Supreme Court Hand Trial Bar a Win at the Expense of Doctors and Patients
The Liberal Majority On The NC Supreme Court Hand Trial Bar a Win at the Expense of Doctors and Patients
 
President Donald J. Trump is empowering patients and providing access to quality, affordable healthcare options.
President Donald J. Trump is empowering patients and providing access to quality, affordable healthcare options.
 
The 5th Circuit Court delivered a victory for the American people by ruling against a key part of Obamacare.
The 5th Circuit Court delivered a victory for the American people by ruling against a key part of Obamacare.
 
President Trump campaigned in 2016 on repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ushering in a new health care system that would provide more choices at lower costs for all Americans.
President Trump campaigned in 2016 on repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ushering in a new health care system that would provide more choices at lower costs for all Americans.
 
Partisanship often dominates contemporary political dialogue, but it’s possible for Republicans and Democrats to find at least some common ground.
Partisanship often dominates contemporary political dialogue, but it’s possible for Republicans and Democrats to find at least some common ground.
 
North Carolina’s cities host some of the nation’s most monopolistic hospital markets.
North Carolina’s cities host some of the nation’s most monopolistic hospital markets.
 
Advanced-practice nurses, federal officials say regulation limits access to health care and increases costs
Advanced-practice nurses, federal officials say regulation limits access to health care and increases costs
 
Small businesses struggling with health-care costs could gain new bargaining power with insurers, after a controversial bill passed the House, 82-32.
Small businesses struggling with health-care costs could gain new bargaining power with insurers, after a controversial bill passed the House, 82-32.
 
President Donald J. Trump is delivering on his promise to bring more healthcare price and quality transparency for American patients.
President Donald J. Trump is delivering on his promise to bring more healthcare price and quality transparency for American patients.
 
A new poll from Elon University shows what scares North Carolinians the most - from shootings in a public place to rising health-care costs. To ticks and snakes.
A new poll from Elon University shows what scares North Carolinians the most - from shootings in a public place to rising health-care costs. To ticks and snakes.
 
Adults who don’t receive health insurance through their employer struggle to find affordable plans when they look to buy coverage on their own from an insurance company
Adults who don’t receive health insurance through their employer struggle to find affordable plans when they look to buy coverage on their own from an insurance company
 
It's time to give American families quality, reliable, affordable healthcare - and that's what we are working very hard to do.
It's time to give American families quality, reliable, affordable healthcare - and that's what we are working very hard to do.
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants UNC Health Care to post a $1 billion performance bond guaranteeing medical costs would not increase for State Health Plan participants, or hit state taxpayers in the wallet, if the system enters into a proposed partnership with Carolinas HealthCare
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants UNC Health Care to post a $1 billion performance bond guaranteeing medical costs would not increase for State Health Plan participants, or hit state taxpayers in the wallet, if the system enters into a proposed partnership with Carolinas HealthCare
 
Health policy experts say President Donald Trump could rekindle Obamacare repeal efforts by killing the handouts insulating Congress from the program's costs
Health policy experts say President Donald Trump could rekindle Obamacare repeal efforts by killing the handouts insulating Congress from the program's costs
 
What if a product could save lives and millions in health-care costs?
What if a product could save lives and millions in health-care costs?
 
Do you wonder why political adversaries seem so often to talk past each other rather than produce useful debate on important issues? One reason is that, in many cases, they really aren't talking about the same things.
Do you wonder why political adversaries seem so often to talk past each other rather than produce useful debate on important issues? One reason is that, in many cases, they really aren't talking about the same things.
 
We've talked for decades about healthcare reform but the only significant attempt to change the skyrocketing costs of health insurance, escalating pharmaceutical costs and deepening dissatisfaction has been Obamacare.
We've talked for decades about healthcare reform but the only significant attempt to change the skyrocketing costs of health insurance, escalating pharmaceutical costs and deepening dissatisfaction has been Obamacare.
 
In the series "Cut This, Go Home," several items that should have been eliminated from the budget were highlighted to facilitate the budget's passage and to enable legislators to go home sooner.
In the series "Cut This, Go Home," several items that should have been eliminated from the budget were highlighted to facilitate the budget's passage and to enable legislators to go home sooner.
 
North Carolina lawmakers can boost patient choice, put downward pressure on health care costs, and reduce red tape by repealing the state's certificate-of-need law
North Carolina lawmakers can boost patient choice, put downward pressure on health care costs, and reduce red tape by repealing the state's certificate-of-need law
 
North Carolina's certificate-of-need restrictions limit access to health care and thwart innovation, while providing no evidence that the restrictions meet their original goal of controlling costs.
North Carolina's certificate-of-need restrictions limit access to health care and thwart innovation, while providing no evidence that the restrictions meet their original goal of controlling costs.
 
Yesterday's front page of the News & Observer features the North Carolina Hospital Association, a free-market lobbyist, and legislators battling over pending legislation that could potentially terminate the state's highly bureaucratic Certificate of Need (CON) law. Senator Tom Apodaca favors...
Yesterday's front page of the News & Observer features the North Carolina Hospital Association, a free-market lobbyist, and legislators battling over pending legislation that could potentially terminate the state's highly bureaucratic Certificate of Need (CON) law. Senator Tom Apodaca favors...
 
Removing outdated legal barriers to consumer health care choices could help corral rising Medicaid costs in North Carolina, reform advocates say.
Removing outdated legal barriers to consumer health care choices could help corral rising Medicaid costs in North Carolina, reform advocates say.
 
It's now been one month since Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina went public with its health care cost estimator tool. Regardless of whether you have a BCBS card, anyone can now compare average costs for more than 1,200 procedures in just about any zip code across the state...
It's now been one month since Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina went public with its health care cost estimator tool. Regardless of whether you have a BCBS card, anyone can now compare average costs for more than 1,200 procedures in just about any zip code across the state...
 
It is easy to understand why North Carolina hospitals are adamant about keeping the state's Certificate of Need (CON) regulations locked in the law books. After all, what law better protects their fortresses from potential competitors who could possibly provide more innovative services in less...
It is easy to understand why North Carolina hospitals are adamant about keeping the state's Certificate of Need (CON) regulations locked in the law books. After all, what law better protects their fortresses from potential competitors who could possibly provide more innovative services in less...
 

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