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UNC Health and UnitedHealthcare negotiations: Another …

WEBABC11 reached out to UnitedHealthcare, which said UNC Health's current stance in negotiations would mean a $570 million increase in healthcare costs over the …

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North Carolina State Health Plan ends coverage for …

WEBRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina State Health Plan will no longer cover popular weight-loss drugs, effective on Monday. Board members voted in January …

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New birth control pill to become available over-the-counter

WEBRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A new birth control pill will soon be available over the counter. It is expected to be released later this month or early April, according to the …

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Health Nearly half of North Carolinians are obese, study …

WEBA study by NORC at the University of Chicago found that nearly half of all North Carolinians are living with obesity based on their body mass index (BMI). …

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UNC Health reaches agreement with

WEBUNC Health signed a new long-term agreement with UnitedHealthcare that will allow United members in North Carolina to continue to receive care from UNC …

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Medicaid expansion coverage enrollment in North …

WEBThe full health benefits coverage for some adults ages 19-64 who earn too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid began on Dec. 1, roughly two months after …

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COVID, flu, RSV cases see uptick in North Carolina during …

WEBHealth systems have started altering their procedures in response to the uptick, with Duke, UNC Health, and WakeMed all restricting young visitors from inpatient …

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Back-to-school: Cumberland County hosting …

WEBAfter Tuesday, the county's public health department will offer back to school immunizations again on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Outreach clinics at local schools will open …

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Most North Carolinians don't know about major Medicaid …

WEBThe Medicaid Managed Care Transformation is a major shift in North Carolina's health care system with a goal of boosting access to preventative care and …

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First Lady Jill Biden visits North Carolina to talk women's health

WEBDURHAM, N.C. -- First Lady Jill Biden was in North Carolina as part of the White House Initiative on Women's Health Research. She delivered remarks on …

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3 new cases of mpox identified in Wake County

WEBWAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake County Public Health (WCPH) announced three new confirmed cases of mpox within the last six weeks. Mpox is a virus …

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Nationwide cyberattack on healthcare giant blocks patients from

WEBCape Fear Valley Health said it can't process patients' insurance because of the cyberattack on the tech company Change Healthcare. Without the help of insurance, …

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Nursing shortage The heartbeat of healthcare': Concern grows …

WEBHEALTH & FITNESS; The heartbeat of healthcare': Concern grows over NC's nursing shortage. By Josh Chapin. Wednesday, May 10, 2023. One of the glaring …

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WakeMed and Cigna come to agreement on new long-term …

WEBAccording to a news release from WakeMed, the new contract provides Cigna members with in-network access to WakeMed's growing network of high-value …

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ABC11 Local Spotlight: United Healthcare

WEBThursday, November 16, 2023. Watch Local Spotlight with United Healthcare. ABC11 spoke with United Healthcare about finding the perfect health insurance plan that fits you and …

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Triangle health practice owed close to $200,000 following …

WEBAffee provided documents that showed her practice, which provides mental health services in the Triangle is owed more than $188,000 for services it provided to …

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Michael Strahan's daughter Isabella is receiving cancer treatment …

WEBMichael Strahan's 19-year-old daughter Isabella is battling a malignant brain tumor known as medulloblastoma. After undergoing an MRI, doctors discovered a 4 …

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President Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study …

WEBBiden's new executive order Monday will integrate and prioritize women's health across various federal agencies, fuel new research, and order the Office of …

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WakeMed to build 2 new hospitals in Garner, including one to …

WEBThe new health care facility will focus on medical and mental health needs and plans to feature a 45-bed acute care hospital as well as a 150-bed mental health …

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How to have a courageous conversation about the decline of an …

WEBRemember, they have a right to their feelings just as you have a right to yours. Be very aware of your physical and verbal responses when they say something …

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Appalachian State University chancellor steps down because of …

WEBBOONE, N.C. -- The chancellor of Appalachian State University announced Monday that she will step down later this week leading one of the largest campuses in …

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