When asked who might be against the removal of outdated and restrictive Certificate of Need (CON) laws, Senator Joyce Krawiec lets out a laugh. It’s not a nervous laugh, but one that’s hearty and genuine. More than anything, it’s a gesture of a

HHS Secretary Mandy Cohen on Medicaid Work Requirements, Tobacco and more

May 8th, 2019 17m 24s

In the latest edition of the NC Coalition for Fiscal Health’s podcast, “The Cost of Health,” you’ll hear the second part of our talk with Cohen as she walks us through her vision for Medicaid expansion and creating a healthier North Carolina.Yo

HHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, Talks Health Access Expansion

Apr 25th, 2019 21m 30s

Since Medicaid is insurance that’s intended for people with lower incomes, it sometimes carries a negative reputation or association. Despite the stigma, Cohen cautions that the majority of its members are either children (1.2 million in North

Senator Hise - A Solution to Surprise Hospital Bills

Mar 31st, 2019 19m 30s

Surprise bills are hugely damaging to families and drive up the costs of our insurance premiums, which is why I was so excited yesterday when senate bill 386 was introduced. This bill will mitigate the impact of surprise bills by setting reaso

Want Lower Premiums? Meet Reference Based Reimbursement

Nov 30th, 2018 17m 33s

Open enrollment for 2019 health insurance plans start on November 1 and last through December 15. Healthcare plans are always changing. We wanted to talk to someone who knows exactly what has happened in 2018 and what can be expected for the up

Dr. Conway, CEO of Blue Cross NC on rising health care costs

Nov 6th, 2018 18m 5s

It’s no secret that healthcare costs in North Carolina and across the country are on the rise. But what can be done to lower healthcare costs? On this week’s episode of “The Cost of Health,” we get an insider look on the real ways to keep costs

Dr. Rahul Rajkumar, CMO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC

Oct 24th, 2018 19m 52s

Rising healthcare costs is a problem that seems to be on everyone’s mind, from patients to government officials. But what are the possible solutions? That’s a tricky answer, but one that Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina Chief Medical Offic

Possibly unnecessary surgery this year - because it would cost too much next year

Oct 19th, 2018 14m 48s

Olga Kennedy is busy woman. She works 7 days a week at Aqua Squad Pool and Spa Service which she owns with her husband, she’s a fulltime mom to two children, and she teaches English and general education classes at a private college in Raleigh

North Carolina Rep. Kevin Corbin

Sep 27th, 2018 15m 8s

In this episode, NC Representative Kevin Corbin joins us to discuss the impact of health care costs on his constituents in western North Carolina. He also shares some potential legislative solutions to alleviate health care costs, and talks ab

Not Enough Money For Insulin and Groceries

Sep 18th, 2018 19m 47s

Doctor John Spangler has noticed a disturbing trend among his patients. They often cannot afford the lifesaving medication they need, even working full time. More and more, families are forced to make the choice between necessities like groce

He changed his whole life so he could afford not to have insurance

Sep 11th, 2018 15m 12s

Keith Buchanan is a successful IT entrepreneur in Marion, NC. Even though his business is booming, he, and his wife, Dianna, who also works full time, have found that they can no longer afford to pay the rising premiums on their health insuran

She sacrificed everything else so they could have health insurance

Sep 6th, 2018 18m

For Lorenda Overman, rising health care costs have meant she and her family, who own the Overman farm in Goldsboro, North Carolina, have been forced to make difficult choices and find creative solutions to ensure they can maintain their way of

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The Cost of Health - Trailer

Aug 29th, 2018 2m 32s

Follow the coalition and Michael on Twitter @fiscalhealthnc and join the coalition to help fight for lower health care costsThe North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on

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