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June 18, 2019

How to Address Behavioral Health and Substance Use in Pregnancy

By Kaitlin Phillips

On June 6, the NCIOM Task Force on Perinatal System of Care convened to discuss the impact of substance use on the health of expectant mothers and their babies.  …

June 3, 2019

Comparing the 2 Medicaid Expansion Bills Before the NCGA

By Suchi Tailor

Written by Suchi Tailor   In March, Governor Cooper released a budget plan that included Medicaid expansion. Aligned with this intention, state lawmakers have proposed two Medicaid Expansion bills: Close…

May 29, 2019

What are the requirements for effective communication for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing?

By Rob Kurzydlowski

Written by Robert Kurzydlowski   Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) describes several types of entities that are required to provide effective communication for individuals with disabilities…

May 20, 2019

Communities Across the State Provide Input for Healthy North Carolina 2030 Goals

By Chloe Donohoe

Written by Chloe Donohoe    This spring, the NCIOM, in partnership with the Division of Public Health, hosted 8 community input sessions around North Carolina. Facilitators visited Greenville, Henderson, Pembroke,…