NC Health News

11/16/2025

“There’s no way”: Huge ACA premium hikes force Buncombe policyholders to make hard choices, including dropping coverage

Average payments for the policies will more than double, says an independent research group, and costs will be higher in WNC. Full story ➡️ https://buff.ly/Mgx2x3I

11/16/2025

Growth comes amid complaints, legal action about declining care at Mission, other WNC hospitals.
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HCA growth comes amid complaints, legal action about declining care at Mission in Asheville, other WNC hospitals.

11/15/2025

The ruling temporarily restores funding for an intensive autism therapy as families warn reduced rates would disrupt care and push some children toward institutionalization. Full story ➡️ https://buff.ly/K4EUyRP

11/15/2025

Average payments for the policies will more than double, says an independent research group, and costs will be higher in WNC.

Average payments for the policies will more than double, says an independent research group, and costs will be higher in WNC.

11/14/2025

The ruling temporarily restores funding for an intensive autism therapy as families warn reduced rates would disrupt care and push some children toward institutionalization.
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The ruling temporarily restores funding for an intensive autism therapy after families warned reduced rates would disrupt care.

11/13/2025

Stainless steel takeout containers gain ground on NC campuses

UNCG joins UNCW in adopting a reusable foodware system aimed at reducing plastic waste, improving food safety and cutting long-term costs. Full story ➡️ https://buff.ly/dHa32Yq

11/13/2025

Medicare costs are set to rise in 2026, with higher premiums and fewer prescription drug plans available in North Carolina. Reduced plan transparency could leave some beneficiaries paying more out of pocket if they don’t review their coverage during open enrollment.
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Premiums and prescription prices are rising for North Carolina Medicare enrollees in 2026 as plan choices narrow and benefits shift.

11/12/2025

UNCG joins UNCW in adopting a reusable foodware system aimed at reducing plastic waste, improving food safety and cutting long-term costs. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org

11/12/2025

Another nearly 100,000 students are likely missing out, but lack of knowledge, difficulty, stigma keeps them from signing up. Full story ➡️https://buff.ly/DPKKvhP

11/12/2025

UNCG joins UNCW in adopting a reusable foodware system aimed at reducing plastic waste, improving food safety and cutting long-term costs.
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Single-use, compostable and recyclable takeout containers are on their way out at some North Carolina universities.

11/11/2025

Federal SNAP snafu affects nearly 85,000 NC college students who receive federal food assistance. Another nearly 100,000 students are likely missing out, but lack of knowledge, difficulty, stigma keeps them from signing up. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org

11/11/2025

NC invests $9.5 million in FACT teams to deliver treatment and support to help people stay stable in their communities. Full story ➡️ https://buff.ly/a7tEdvr