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North Carolina Lawmakers Target Soaring Healthcare Costs Amid Medicaid Cuts

5/7/2025

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North Carolina lawmakers are taking action to tackle soaring healthcare costs and enhance access for residents. Proposed reforms aim to simplify prior authorization, eliminate facility fees outside hospitals, and mandate transparent billing estimates. While advocates feel hopeful, looming federal Medicaid cuts cast a shadow over these promising efforts.

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Story summary

North Carolina lawmakers are taking action to tackle soaring healthcare costs and enhance access for residents. Proposed reforms aim to simplify prior authorization, eliminate facility fees outside hospitals, and mandate transparent billing estimates. While advocates feel hopeful, looming federal Medicaid cuts cast a shadow over these promising efforts.