healthcare

The lion's share of attention in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision on Obamacare has naturally focused on the penalty/tax imposed on those who don't obey orders to purchased ... Keep Reading

The state Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a new home to consolidate the staff strewn around Wake County. It is asking for bids on space that could be leased ... Keep Reading

Republicans, along with some Democrats, dealt Democratic Governor Bev Perdue multiple blows with veto overrides to conclude the first legislative session led by Republicans in 140 ... Keep Reading

Budget writers at the General Assembly are doubly anxious about the November election after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Obamacare. That appears to be the only hope with a ... Keep Reading

Senate and House leaders have come to an agreement on a final version of the legislature's spending plan. All eyes will move to the Governor after this week. Click on the video ... Keep Reading

There has been much discussion about the impact of the HHS mandate on churches and religious organizations. One aspect of this discussion that has been overlooked is what private ... Keep Reading

State House legislators were debating the budget written by Republican leaders. One provision diverted funding for family planning from private providers to local public health ... Keep Reading

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

The Governor's Eugenics Compensation Task Force is recommending people who were sterilized by the state over 40 years ago should be paid $50,000 each. The former State Eugenics ... Keep Reading

A report from the epidemiology branch of the State Department of Health and Human Services claims the law banning smoking in bars and restaurants led to fewer visits to emergency ... Keep Reading