Our Lunch and Learn yesterday reminded us about the problems with this bill. So it's hard to disagree with a Washington Times oped writer (and physician) when he says: "The die ... Keep Reading
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Medicare and Medicaid Examples of “Good Government”?
There are many ridiculous premises underlying the absurd claims contained in this N&O article on Medicaid and Medicare. For the sake of brevity, I'll address just a few of ... Keep Reading
Governor vetoes bill that would opt out of Obamacare
Governor Perdue chose a weekend to veto HB2, the Protect Healthcare Freedom Act passed by the General Assembly. In a press release she listed reasons for the veto, the most ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Say Lower Healthcare Costs by Limiting Medical Malpractice Suits
Raleigh, N.C. – Over half, or 56 percent, of North Carolina voters say the state Legislature should limit medical malpractice lawsuits in order to lower the cost of health care and ... Keep Reading
Senate Judiciary Takes Up Protect Health Care Freedom Act
The Senate Judiciary II Committee held a hearing to discuss HB2, the Protect Healthcare Freedom Act. Rep. Barnhart (R-Cabarrus) and Rep. Stam (R-Wake) began by explaining the ... Keep Reading
State House could vote on healthcare repeal this week despite Florida ruling
The state House could vote as early as Tuesday on HB2 to repeal the mandate in the national healthcase act that would require individuals to buy health insurance. Although a ... Keep Reading
Responses to the “Protect Healthcare Freedom” Bill
The N&O offers some reaction to the introduction of the bill filed yesterday that would protect North Carolina citizens from the Obamacare mandate requiring all individuals to ... Keep Reading
Legislative panel passes bill to challenge the national Healthcare Act
Republican leaders in the General Assembly are not wasting time in fulfilling promises. The state House Judiciary Committee approved the bill Thursday that would have North ... Keep Reading
Your Tax Money Used to Alter Obamacare Search Results
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has paid Google to alter the search results of “Obamacare” and other related searches. For each of these terms, the Obama ... Keep Reading
Less Access, Longer Lines Coming for Medicaid Enrollees
Per today's N&O, it appears Medicaid service providers in NC can expect another reduction in reimbursement rates: In the current state budget, Perdue and the legislature ... Keep Reading
