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October 8, 2019

First vaping-related death reported in North Carolina; CDC recommends refraining from using electronic vapor products

Written by Michelle Ries   On September 25, the first vaping-related death was reported in North Carolina. The patient died at Cone Health hospital in Greensboro from vaping-related illness, and…

September 23, 2019

School Support Staff Play Critical Role In Improving Student Well-Being and School Safety

Written by James Coleman and Suchi Tailor   School Support Staff Play Critical Role Improving Student Well-Being and School Safety   With school shootings and other forms of school-based violence…

September 12, 2019

NCIOM Annual Health Policy Meeting Highlights Medicaid Transformation Process, Plans & Pitfalls

On Thursday, September 5, the North Carolina Institute of Medicine’s annual health policy meeting attracted its largest crowd ever.

September 10, 2019

Medicaid Transformation vs. Expansion – What’s the Difference?

Written by James Coleman   With Medicaid transformation on the horizon, and Medicaid expansion a major issue of debate in the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA), all things Medicaid have…