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June 21, 2019

NCIOM Task Force on Serious Illness Care: Spotlight on Advance Care Planning

Written by James Coleman   The NCIOM is convening a Task Force on Serious Illness Care. With funding support from the Duke Endowment, the Task Force is bringing together more…

June 18, 2019

How to Address Behavioral Health and Substance Use in Pregnancy

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

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?

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…