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May 19, 2021

The More Things Change… The More Urgent Change Becomes

By Kaitlin Phillips

The public health needs, inequities, and shortcomings highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic have existed for many decades. In this context, it may feel counterproductive to look backward. But in the…

May 17, 2021

NCIOM Recommendations in the 2021 North Carolina General Assembly

By Michelle Ries

  During the 2021 North Carolina General Assembly session, the staff of the NCIOM has been monitoring legislation related to recent task force recommendations and other NCIOM work. Below is…

May 12, 2021

Expanding Pregnancy Medicaid Coverage Up to One Year After Delivery

By Kaitlin Phillips

By James Coleman           This new option can lead to improved maternal health outcomes and help address the continuing rise in maternal mortality and morbidity in…

March 22, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act: Provisions to Support Children and Families

By Kaitlin Phillips

  On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) into law, providing $1.9 trillion in relief funds to support families, stimulate the…