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- Health care costs for employees go up nationally, N.C still higher than average rate, by Yen Duong, NC Health News, 12/2/2019
- Report: Medicaid expansion could have saved 1,400 in state, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 11/6/2019
- Our Opinion: Unfinished business for the General Assembly, News & Record, 11/5/2019
- Our view: Delay on teacher raises and Medicaid expansion leaves us with a mixed legislative bag, Winston-Salem Journal, 11/4/2019
- Legislature adjourns with many pivotal loose ends remaining, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 11/2/2019
- Number of uninsured children in North Carolina rises for a second year, by Anne Blythe, NC Health News, 11/1/2019
- Legislature comes and goes, leaves most health care priorities unfinished, by Rose Hoban, NC Health News, 11/1/2019
- The budget fight in North Carolina is over for 2019 as legislators adjourn, The News & Observer, 11/1/2019
- Report: More NC Children Losing Health Coverage, Public News Service - NC, 10/30/2019
- Uninsured North Carolina children up 13%, by Staff Reports, The McDowell News, 10/29/2019
- Infant survival improved in North Carolina, but black babies are more likely to die, The News & Observer, 10/22/2019
- Our View: NC lawmakers ready to end session, leaving Medicaid expansion on table, The Fayetteville Observer, 10/21/2019
- North Carolina Republicans return for session likely end, by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press , WRAL, 10/20/2019
- Invest more in the early years of NC children, by Janet Singerman, Charlotte Observer, 10/13/2019
- The newest, weakest Republican claim against expanding Medicaid in NC, by the Editorial Board, The News & Observer, 10/13/2019
- Working poor need coverage, Blue Ridge Now, 10/6/2019
- Our view: A do-over on Medicaid expansion, by Journal Editorial Board , Winston-Salem Journal, 10/5/2019
- NC taxpayers have paid $8.3 billion to expand Medicaid elsewhere, by Ned Barnett , The News & Observer, 10/4/2019
- Hometown debate focuses on combating rising health care costs, by Branson Inscore , The Laurinburg Exchange, 10/4/2019
- Danny McComas: It’s time for expanded health care coverage, by Danny McComas , Wilmington Star News Online, 10/3/2019
- Warren, Ford look to end of legislative session, by Liz Moomey, Salisbury Post, 10/3/2019
- Business leaders, conservatives across state warm to Medicaid expansion, by Rose Hoban, NC Health News, 10/3/2019
- Rural NC Republicans to GOP legislators: Reject ‘national party stance’ on Medicaid, by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan and Paul A. Specht , The News & Observer, 10/2/2019
- In dueling events, NC Dems and the GOP rehash Medicaid expansion quarrel, by Liora Engel-Smith and Rose Hoban, NC Health News, 10/2/2019
- Republicans, Gov. Cooper remain at stalemate on budget. And the NC Senate leader says they’ll go home Oct. 31., by Gary D. Robertson , Winston-Salem Journal, 10/1/2019
- Medicaid expansion subject of NC Democrats’ hearing, WSOC TV, 10/1/2019
- Discussing importance of Medicaid in the LGBTQ community, by Aaron Deane, WNCT 9, 9/30/2019
- Adam Sotak: House Bill 655 could be good compromise for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, by Post Opinion , Salisbury Post, 9/29/2019
- NC’s uninsured gap 9th highest in the nation, by Liora Engel-Smith, NC Health News, 9/23/2019
- Medicaid expansion bill passes committee, by Rose Hoban, NC Health News, 9/19/2019
- NC Rep. Lambeth discusses Medicaid expansion compromise bill, by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan , The News & Observer, 9/18/2019
- GOP Medicaid Plan Again Advancing in House, by Laura Leslie, WRAL, 9/18/2019
- House budget override narrows path to Medicaid expansion, by Rose Hoban, NC Health News, 9/12/2019
- NC House speaker says Medicaid expansion bill to move again, WSOC TV, 9/11/2019
- Medicaid expansion bill that could affect 650K in North Carolina withdrawn from N.C. House floor for more work, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 9/11/2019
- Column: Medicaid expansion right treatment for NC’s rural hospitals, Triangle Business Journal, 9/5/2019
- Budget impasse delays Initial Nov. 1 rollout of Medicaid managed care, by Sarah Ovaska-Few, NC Health News, 9/4/2019
- Number of opioid-related overdose deaths decreases, by Joyce Orlando, Shelby Star, 9/3/2019
- For the first time in five years, opioid overdose deaths declined in NC in 2018, by Will Doran, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.), Medical Xpress, 9/2/2019
- Dr. Rahul Gupta and Tom Vitaglione: Medicaid expansion would benefit moms, babies, News & Record, 8/30/2019
- Medicaid expansion projected to give major boost to hospital revenues, by Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal , Winston-Salem Journal, 8/25/2019
- Legislature’s piecemeal budget plan could put governor on defense, by Brooke Conrad , The Laurinburg Exchange, 8/23/2019
- N.C. budget stalemate reaches Day 55; House speaker suggests willingness to wait until December for veto-override vote, by Richard Craver , Winston-Salem Journal, 8/21/2019
- Our Opinion: A GOP road show comes to Greensboro, by Woody Marshall , News & Record, 8/19/2019
- Filling a health care gap, Blue Ridge Now, 8/18/2019
- NC legislators supporting Medicaid expansion hold hearing, by Associated Press , WITN, 8/16/2019
- House Democratic leader talks about Medicaid expansion’s ties to passing budget, by Dawn Vaughan, The News & Observer, 8/15/2019
- Watauga roundtable discusses Medicaid expansion, by Thomas Sherrill thomas.sherrill@wataugademocrat.com, The Watauga Democrat, 8/15/2019
- Dr. Callie Brown: North Carolina must expand access to health care, by Dr. Callie Brown Guest columnist, Winston-Salem Journal, 8/14/2019
- N.C.’s stalemate on state budget, Medicaid expansion continues, by Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem Journal, 8/14/2019
- State budget impasse up to 48 days. Still no vote to override Cooper’s veto, by Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem Journal, 8/13/2019
- Thou Shall Not Pass: The North Carolina Budget Stalemate, by Laura Pellicer & Frank Stasio, WUNC, 8/13/2019
- Let’s not pass up Medicaid expansion, by Letter to the Editor , News & Record, 8/9/2019
- Gov. Cooper talks Medicaid expansion in Shelby, by Dustin George , Shelby Star, 8/9/2019
- As Impasse Continues, Speaker To Keep Working On Override, by Associated Press, WUNC, 8/8/2019
- NC Dems to GOP: You don’t have the votes to override governor’s veto of state budget, by Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem Journal, 8/8/2019
- State budget stalemate continues in N.C. General Assembly, by Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal , Winston-Salem Journal, 8/7/2019
- Cooper: Expanding Medicaid can’t wait, by John Hawley, The Daily Advance, 8/7/2019
- State budget veto, Medicaid expansion bill remains in stalemate, by Richard Craver Winston-Salem Journal , Winston-Salem Journal, 8/6/2019
- NC ranked second worst state for healthcare, by Jael Pembrick, Richmond County Daily Journal, 8/6/2019
- Virginia expanded Medicaid; why can’t we?, The Wilson Times, 8/4/2019
- Rob Thompson: North Carolina’s budget choices are holding kids back, by Rob Thompson, The Fayetteville Observer, 8/3/2019
- Flashpoint preview: NC without a budget, Medicaid main sticking point, WCNC, 8/2/2019
- State official touts benefits of Medicaid expansion, by William F. West , Rocky Mount Telegram, 8/2/2019
- N.C. needs Medicaid expansion, by Admin, Smoky Mountain News, 7/31/2019
- Gov. Roy Cooper Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony, Medicaid Expansion Roundtable in Greensboro, by WFMY News 2 Digital, WFMY News 2, 7/30/2019
- Here is where NC’s budget stands a month after governor’s veto, by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, Charlotte Observer, 7/29/2019
- Medicaid, Budget Fight Test North Carolina Governor’s Clout, by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press, 7/28/2019
- Utah’s Medicaid model could solve NC impass, by Mark A. Hall, Raleigh News & Observer, 7/28/2019
- John Railey: New report underscores our neighbors’ need for Medicaid expansion, by John Railey, WRAL, 7/28/2019
- N.C. House pushes possible votes on state budget veto override, Medicaid expansion bill to Monday, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 7/25/2019
- Some Democrats in NC House Want Speaker To Move A Medicaid Expansion Bill With Bi-Partisan Support, by Rusty Jacobs, WUNC, 7/24/2019
- Study: 15,600 Died Because Of States That Didn’t Implement Medicaid Expansion, by Chris Walker, Hill Reporter, 7/24/2019
- North Carolina could finally expand Medicaid, by Amanda Abrams, Scalawag Magazine, 7/23/2019
- Fight over Medicaid expansion, North Carolina budget continues, by Nyamekye Daniel, The Center Square, 7/22/2019
- Letter: Medicaid expansion wrongly paralyzed by politics, by Dr. Greg Adam, The Watauga Democrat, 7/21/2019
- Ultimatums, accusations threaten to deadlock progress on state budget, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 7/21/2019
- Smith’s ‘confident’ in compromise, end to budget stalemate, by Chris Berendt, The Sampson Independent, 7/20/2019
- Standoff over Medicaid and budget drags on – For the uninsured, there’s a lot at stake, by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughn, Raleigh News & Observer, 7/18/2019
- Is NC’s budget fight showing cracks in Phil Berger’s power?, by Editorial Board, Raleigh News & Observer, 7/17/2019
- Editorial: 12 reasons to expand Medicaid, by Editorial Board, Jacksonville Daily News, 7/12/2019
- ABC11 360: Why Medicaid Expansion is pushing lawmakers to their corners, by Jonah Kaplan, ABC 11, 7/12/2019
- Medicaid expansion is at the heart of the budget fight. Here’s what it means for NC, by Elizabeth Thompson, Raleigh News & Observer, 7/11/2019
- Center shares problems, solutions for health care access in NC, by Tammie Gercken, Morganton News Herald, 7/11/2019
- North Carolina Republicans tout an alternative measure to Medicaid expansion, by Nayamekye Daniel, The Center Square, 7/11/2019
- Bill to expand Medicaid in N.C. remains stuck in Raleigh over budget veto, Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 7/11/2019
- Gov. Cooper calls Republicans’ Medicaid expansion compromise a ‘step forward’, by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughn and Lauren Horsch, Raleigh News & Observer, 7/10/2019
- ‘Type of Medicaid expansion’ set for discussion in NC House, amid budget stalemate, by DAWN BAUMGARTNER VAUGHAN, Charlotte Observer, 7/8/2019
- State budget political hardball touches Forsyth, felt more in Guilford, eastern NC, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 7/7/2019
- Frustrations mount over health care access, by Jessi Stone, Smoky Mountain News, 7/4/2019
- Rural WNC fights for Medicaid expansion, by Jessi Stone, Smoky Mountain News, 7/3/2019
- How to break the NC Medicaid expansion stalemate, by Editorial Board, Raleigh News & Observer, 7/3/2019
- Editorial: Legislators’ choice. Stand for NC, sell out for local pork?, by Editorial, WRAL, 7/2/2019
- Medicaid key issue as budget impasse puts NC spending on autopilot, by Kirk Ross, Carolina Public Press, 7/2/2019
- Governor visits Ashe Memorial Hospital for Medicaid expansion roundtable, by Luke Weir, The Watauga Democrat, 6/29/2019
- Study: Medicaid expansion, $11.7B benefit, by Chip Womick, Asheboro Courier-Tribune, 6/29/2019
- NC Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes state budget, by Jeff Tiberii, WUNC, 6/28/2019
- Study shows gains in each county from expanding Medicaid, by Jule Hubbard, Wilkes Journal-Patriot, 6/28/2019
- Cooper vetoes GOP budget, calling it ‘astonishing failure’, by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press, 6/28/2019
- Study finds Medicaid expansion would mean 37,000 more jobs in North Carolina, by Jason DeBruyn, WUNC, 6/27/2019
- Women’s health report: NC gets a ‘D’ grade, by Helen Chickering, Blue Ridge Public Radio, 6/27/2019
- Budget proposal get final legislative OK; Veto likely next, by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press, 6/27/2019
- Study: Medicaid expansion would mean $20M for Sampson, by Staff reports, The Sampson Independent, 6/27/2019
- Report updates estimates on potential Medicaid expansion benefit, by Rose Hoban, NC Health News, 6/26/2019
- New report says 634,000 more North Carolinians would get healthcare coverage under Medicaid expansion, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 6/26/2019
- Report: Women’s health could be improved by Medicaid expansion, rural health investments, by Johanna Cano, Wilmington Biz, 6/26/2019
- New General Assembly budget includes many healthcare features, but no Medicaid expansion, by Rose Hoban, NC Health News, 6/26/2019
- Medicaid expansion projected to bring jobs to every NC county, and not just in healthcare, by Elizabeth Thompson, Raleigh News & Observer, 6/26/2019
- Smith undecided about her vote on state’s proposed budget, by Tyler Stocks, Greenville Daily Reflector, 6/26/2019
- NC lawmakers are calling for raises, but some state employees would be forced to move, by T. Keung Hui and Will Doran, Raleigh News & Observer, 6/25/2019
- Report lists benefits of Medicaid expansion to McDowell, by Mike Conley, The McDowell News, 6/25/2019
- On record, 6/22: Medicaid expansion for NC, by Staff, WRAL, 6/22/2019
- Our view: The case for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, Star News Editorial Board, by Editorial, Wilmington Star News Online, 6/21/2019
- Editorial: Moore, Berger flat-out wrong. Compromise, expand Medicaid now, by Editorial, WRAL, 6/21/2019
- On Medicaid expansion, there’s another side to the story, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, by Phil Berger, Raleigh News & Observer, 6/21/2019
- Gov Cooper expressing willingness to split state budget negotiations to address Medicaid, health care concerns, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 6/20/2019
- Medicaid expansion shades North Carolina budget talks, by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press, WSOC TV, 6/18/2019
- Governor visits Wilmington children’s center to push for Medicaid expansion, by Andrew James, WWAY TV, 6/18/2019
- N.C. Governor plans to tie budget bill to Medicaid expansion, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 6/18/2019
- Governor wants Medicaid expansion to be part of state budget talks, by WECT, WECT News, 6/18/2019
- Cooper pushes Medicaid expansion at Wilmington daycare, by Ben Steelman, Wilmington Star News Online, 6/18/2019
- Report: NC ranks 33rd in child well-being, made ‘mixed progress’ on health, poverty, education, by WRAL, WRAL, 6/17/2019
- 5 Trends to watch in health care, by Vicky Janowski, Wilmington Biz, 6/14/2019
- How North Carolina’s health system ranks in the country, by Kimberly Johnson, Patch Media, 6/14/2019
- It’s time to expand Medicaid in North Carolina, by Brendan Riley, Triangle Business Journal, 6/14/2019
- Closing Medicaid gap can help veterans seeking healthcare, by Dr. Orlando Dowdy, The Fayetteville Observer, 6/13/2019
- In state health report cards, North Carolina falls below average, by Yen Duong, NC Health News, 6/13/2019
- Bill to reform health care laws over buildings and facilities clears second committee, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 6/13/2019
- As the opioid death count climbs, will North Carolina try what’s worked elsewhere?, by Taylor Knopf, NC Health News, 6/12/2019
- State Senate leader should support bid to expand Medicaid, by Op-Ed, The Wilson Times, 6/12/2019
- Medicaid gap echoes a dark era, by Rob Schofield, Winston-Salem Journal, 6/12/2019
- The governor should get louder on Medicaid expansion, by Op-Ed, Charlotte Observer, 6/11/2019
- Amid Medicaid Expansion Debate, Some Foster Parents Lack Coverage, by Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service - NC, 6/11/2019
- Our Opinion: Expand Medicaid now, by Op-Ed, Greensboro News & Record, 6/11/2019
- Dems still push Medicaid expansion, by Lindell John Kay, Rocky Mount Telegram, 6/10/2019
- Boost health access by lowering cost, by John Hood, The Courier-Tribune, 6/10/2019
- Health care for more North Carolinians? It’s not as difficult as you think, by Scott Sexton, Winston-Salem Journal, 6/10/2019
- North Carolina needs Medicaid expansion, by Jean Farmer-Butterfield, The Wilson Times, 6/9/2019
- NC needs a health care fix, by Op-Ed, Blue Ridge Now, 6/9/2019
- Local advocates join others across the state to rally for Medicaid expansion, by Karen Eckert, The Daily Reflector, 6/7/2019
- Local Advocates Partner Across NC To Rally For Medicaid Expansion, by Via The Daily Reflector (Greenville), Insurance News, 6/7/2019
- Vigil highlights human cost of Medicaid coverage gap, calls for expansion, by Natalie Alms, Salisbury Post, 6/6/2019
- Vigil for health care, Medicaid expansion held in Marion, by Mike Conley, The McDowell News, 6/6/2019
- Medicaid Expansion Helps Cardiovascular Mortality Rates, by Eric Raible, Docwire, 6/6/2019
- Vigils called for Medicaid expansion in NC, by Nickelle Smith, WSPA, 6/6/2019
- Vigils held to support North Carolina Medicaid expansion, by AP, WWAY TV, 6/5/2019
- Photos: People gather to ask for Medicaid expansion, by Staff, Greensboro News & Record, 6/5/2019
- Virginia Knowlton Marcus: Legislators: Don’t miss the opportunity to make affordable care a reality for people with disabilities, by Virginia Knowlton Marcus, Winston-Salem Journal, 6/5/2019
- New report, vigils in 22 locations shine light on NC’s deadly health insurance coverage gap, by Rob Schofield, NC Policy Watch, 6/5/2019
- Vigil to spotlight health care needs, by Staff Reports, Rocky Mount Telegram, 6/4/2019
- House rejection begins North Carolina budget negotiations, by AP, WITN, 6/4/2019
- Senate’s budget harms rural healthcare, by Colin Campbell, The Courier-Tribune, 6/3/2019
- Our view: Medicaid expansion now, by Editorial, Winston-Salem Journal, 6/1/2019
- EDITORIAL: It’s time to get on board with Medicaid expansion, by Editorial, Insurance News, 5/31/2019
- Prayer Breakfast focuses on healthcare for the poor, by Rebecca Walter, Blue Ridge Now, 5/31/2019
- Why deny health coverage?, by Letter to the Editor, Smoky Mountain News, 5/29/2019
- Medicaid expansion is vital to rural hospitals, by Letter to the Editor, The Courier-Times, 5/29/2019
- Medicaid expansion for as many as 650,000 people not in N.C. Senate budget proposal released Tuesday, by Richard Craver, Winston-Salem Journal, 5/28/2019
- Medicaid Expansion – Increasing Access to Insurance Coverage Is Good For North Carolinians and Community Hospitals, by Op-Ed, Sheville, 5/28/2019
- Political notebook: Two Salisbury educators talk health insurance with governor, by Liz Moomey, Salisbury Post, 5/27/2019
- John Railey: Medicaid expansion is practical and right, by Op-Ed, Winston-Salem Journal, 5/27/2019
- Asheville to participate in statewide vigil honoring those who died during Medicaid coverage gap, by Press Release (NC Justice Center), Mountain Xpress, 5/27/2019
- The business case for expanding Medicaid, by Vicki Lee Parker, Raleigh News & Observer, 5/27/2019
- N.C. Early Childhood Professionals Push For Closing Health Care Gap, by Ken Conners, Goldsboro Daily News, 5/24/2019
- Consensus Is To Expand Medicaid, by Op-Ed, The Transylvania Times, 5/23/2019
- Governor Cooper continues to push for Medicaid expansion, by Gloria Rodriguez, ABC 11, 5/22/2019
- Early childhood educators and child care owners share stories of grief, urge legislators to close health care coverage gap: Gov Press, by Press Release: Ford Porter, NC Governor Roy Cooper, 5/22/2019
- Expansion of Medicaid still mired in politics, by Op-Ed, The Laurinburg Exchange, 5/17/2019
- NC governor speaks with physicians on Medicaid expansion, by AP, ABC News 12, 5/16/2019
- LETTER: Get behind Randolph Health, Medicaid, by Letters to the Editor, The Courier-Tribune, 5/16/2019
- “Divine Nine” advocates press state lawmakers for change, by Aditi Kharod, NC Policy Watch, 5/15/2019
- George Little: NC needs a conservative win on health care coverage, by George Little, The Fayetteville Observer, 5/14/2019
- Closing the health care coverage gap is good for business, by Bruce Gates, Greenville Daily Reflector, 4/13/2019