/tags/healthcare Healthcare en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:07:03 GMT /health/2025-01-10/ai-artificial-intelligence-doctor-appointment More doctors are using artificial intelligence to record patient visits, saying the tools save them time and allow them to be more present with patients. Some patients and experts have concerns about privacy and accuracy. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:07:03 GMT /health/2025-01-10/ai-artificial-intelligence-doctor-appointment Michelle Crouch | North Carolina Health ����app, The Charlotte Ledger /news/2024-12-19/treasurer-dale-folwell-brad-briner-nc-hospitals-healthcare Dale Folwell has spent his eight years as Treasurer investigating what he calls the healthcare "cartel." Treasurer-elect Brad Briner said he may approach things differently. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:58:18 GMT /news/2024-12-19/treasurer-dale-folwell-brad-briner-nc-hospitals-healthcare Abigail Celoria /news/2024-11-12/blue-cross-nc-unc-more-than-a-script-pharmacy-patients Through “More Than A Script,” patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield NC coverage can receive no-cost care from their local pharmacists. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:20:16 GMT /news/2024-11-12/blue-cross-nc-unc-more-than-a-script-pharmacy-patients Abigail Celoria /news/2024-10-09/asheville-healthcare-employees-impacted-helene Aeroflow is a nationwide supplier of breastfeeding products like breast pumps. The company is working to provide resources to its employees in western North Carolina. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:38:24 GMT /news/2024-10-09/asheville-healthcare-employees-impacted-helene Sharryse Piggott /health/2024-07-16/aetna-north-carolina-worker-health-care-blue-cross-insurance Aetna is poised to manage health coverage plan benefits for North Carolina state workers and teachers next year because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina won't appeal a judge’s decision that upheld Aetna as the next contract winner. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:29:22 GMT /health/2024-07-16/aetna-north-carolina-worker-health-care-blue-cross-insurance Associated Press /news/2024-07-03/duke-university-physician-coaching-doctor-healthcare Professional coaching for physicians is a new resource to help support doctors. But the field is unstandardized and unregulated. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:25:34 GMT /news/2024-07-03/duke-university-physician-coaching-doctor-healthcare Lily Burton /politics/2024-05-22/right-to-try-experimental-drugs-treatments-healthcare-laws-nc-senate State lawmakers want to expand North Carolina's "Right To Try" law that allows some patients to try experimental drugs or medical treatments. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:57:31 GMT /politics/2024-05-22/right-to-try-experimental-drugs-treatments-healthcare-laws-nc-senate Colin Campbell /health/2024-05-20/williamston-hospital-closes-north-carolina-politicians-biden-risk-ap Williamston, North Carolina's struggle to reopen its only emergency room could signal trouble for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, which highlights his health care accomplishments. Mon, 20 May 2024 13:29:22 GMT /health/2024-05-20/williamston-hospital-closes-north-carolina-politicians-biden-risk-ap Associated Press /health/2024-05-03/home-health-care-providers-north-carolina-medicaid-pay Under a new federal rule, home health care providers in North Carolina will be required to put most of the money they receive from Medicaid toward workers’ wages. Fri, 03 May 2024 17:56:54 GMT /health/2024-05-03/home-health-care-providers-north-carolina-medicaid-pay Jaymie Baxley | North Carolina Health ����app /show/due-south/2024-04-29/mental-health-crisis-college-journalists-students-interview Politicians, parents, and pundits have lots of opinions about how to solve mental health problems affecting nearly every campus. In this conversation, students themselves share their perspective of what they and their classmates are facing. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:25:00 GMT /show/due-south/2024-04-29/mental-health-crisis-college-journalists-students-interview Leoneda Inge, Cole del Charco