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The company's mortgages cost $4,600 more than competitors' on average.
The company's mortgages cost $4,600 more than competitors' on average.
 
In its fifth semi-annual report examining hospitals’ compliance with the federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) found that North Carolina came in 7th place in the U.S. for hospital price transparency.
In its fifth semi-annual report examining hospitals’ compliance with the federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) found that North Carolina came in 7th place in the U.S. for hospital price transparency.
 
North Carolina Hospitals Charge Families Huge Price Markups for Common Shoppable Services, Hide Prices from Patients
 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general sued Amazon on Tuesday for allegedly using “interlocking and anticompetitive and unfair” strategies to maintain its monopolistic power over current and future rivals.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general sued Amazon on Tuesday for allegedly using “interlocking and anticompetitive and unfair” strategies to maintain its monopolistic power over current and future rivals.
 
Study by Duke University School of Law researchers and the North Carolina Office of State Treasurer finds that North Carolina's hospitals obtained legal judgments, including interest charges, from patients with medical debt
Study by Duke University School of Law researchers and the North Carolina Office of State Treasurer finds that North Carolina's hospitals obtained legal judgments, including interest charges, from patients with medical debt
 
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes received the longest prison sentence to date stemming from the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes received the longest prison sentence to date stemming from the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
 
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
 
President Joe Biden devoted a significant amount of airtime during his State of the Union address on Tuesday toward the inconvenience that “junk fees” cause to the typical consumer, suggesting that federal action should be taken to eliminate the charges.
President Joe Biden devoted a significant amount of airtime during his State of the Union address on Tuesday toward the inconvenience that “junk fees” cause to the typical consumer, suggesting that federal action should be taken to eliminate the charges.
 
The North Carolina State Health Plan and Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Find that the Majority of North Carolina's Hospitals Are Overcharging Patients While Profiting Off Medicare
The North Carolina State Health Plan and Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Find that the Majority of North Carolina's Hospitals Are Overcharging Patients While Profiting Off Medicare
 
The Centene Corporation, a provider of managed health care services, has backed out of plans to move its east coast regional headquarters to Charlotte.
The Centene Corporation, a provider of managed health care services, has backed out of plans to move its east coast regional headquarters to Charlotte.
 
According to a report released yesterday by the State Treasurer’s office, most nonprofit hospitals are not meeting their requirements of charity care.
According to a report released yesterday by the State Treasurer’s office, most nonprofit hospitals are not meeting their requirements of charity care.
 
Imagine going into a surgery knowing exactly what your bill would be at the end.
Imagine going into a surgery knowing exactly what your bill would be at the end.
 
Surgeon Wade Naziri offers his patients transparent, cash-based prices at his independent surgery center.
Surgeon Wade Naziri offers his patients transparent, cash-based prices at his independent surgery center.
 
As college textbook prices have increased 88 percent since 2006, education reformers wonder how universities can make books more affordable.
As college textbook prices have increased 88 percent since 2006, education reformers wonder how universities can make books more affordable.
 
It's a feature in reporting about solar energy to discuss how dramatically its costs have declined.
It's a feature in reporting about solar energy to discuss how dramatically its costs have declined.
 
To bear the burden of expanding Medicaid, states rely on Uncle Sam to pick up 90% of the costs. So far, the federal government hasn’t failed.
To bear the burden of expanding Medicaid, states rely on Uncle Sam to pick up 90% of the costs. So far, the federal government hasn’t failed.
 
State Treasurer Dale Fowell has sweetened a deal for hospitals to sign on to his Clear Pricing Project.
 
Expanding Medicaid is a temporary, albeit insufficient, fix for the problems of high costs in the health care system.
Expanding Medicaid is a temporary, albeit insufficient, fix for the problems of high costs in the health care system.
 
Hospital lobbyists persuaded lawmakers to draft legislation blocking N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell's cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, Carolina Journal has learned
Hospital lobbyists persuaded lawmakers to draft legislation blocking N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell's cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, Carolina Journal has learned
 
In today's world of politics the common citizen is of no value to politicians except at election time. I have seen the dismissal of incredibly important citizen issues by politicians and governmental officials at every level of government.
In today's world of politics the common citizen is of no value to politicians except at election time. I have seen the dismissal of incredibly important citizen issues by politicians and governmental officials at every level of government.
 
In 2013, North Carolina stopped giving automatic pay raises to public school teachers who earn master's degrees
In 2013, North Carolina stopped giving automatic pay raises to public school teachers who earn master's degrees
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed the following bills into law today.
 
Having a dependable and safe waterway passage for commercial and recreational boats is of paramount importance.
Having a dependable and safe waterway passage for commercial and recreational boats is of paramount importance.
 
As a fan of the free market, I find myself a little torn on the issue of net neutrality The government wants to step in on the Internet service provider industry to ensure "equal treatment" for everyone and everything on the Internet.
As a fan of the free market, I find myself a little torn on the issue of net neutrality The government wants to step in on the Internet service provider industry to ensure "equal treatment" for everyone and everything on the Internet.
 
For all of the words devoted to our student loan mess (or "crisis" or "bubble"), little has been written on its origins. We know that student loan debt now exceeds $1 trillion and that many young Americans are struggling with a heavy burden, but how things got that way is largely a mystery.
For all of the words devoted to our student loan mess (or "crisis" or "bubble"), little has been written on its origins. We know that student loan debt now exceeds $1 trillion and that many young Americans are struggling with a heavy burden, but how things got that way is largely a mystery.
 
I am an advocate of getting local property tax in line with actual values for which it might sell. Right now, Realtors tell me their average sale is 70% of appraised value.
I am an advocate of getting local property tax in line with actual values for which it might sell. Right now, Realtors tell me their average sale is 70% of appraised value.
 
Four years ago the State Statute required re-evaluation across NC. Our local tax office here in Beaufort County honestly told them the real estate bubble had burst and prices were going down rather than up.
Four years ago the State Statute required re-evaluation across NC. Our local tax office here in Beaufort County honestly told them the real estate bubble had burst and prices were going down rather than up.
 
Kay Hagan, Harry Reid and Barry Obama all sold us on how great this ObamaCare stuff was going to be. We could stay with our doctor if we like him or her.
Kay Hagan, Harry Reid and Barry Obama all sold us on how great this ObamaCare stuff was going to be. We could stay with our doctor if we like him or her.
 
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012
The Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a variety of issues in their General Meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012
 
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
 
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