Health insurance is a contract between an individual or group and a health insurance company. To obtain private health insurance coverage, an individual or group purchases a plan (also called…
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that covers individuals 65 and older, as well as individuals with disabilities, end-stage renal disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Medicaid provides health care coverage to eligible people with low incomes in North Carolina including adults, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people living with disabilities. Medicaid is jointly funded by…
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) began convening a task force in the summer of 2025 to identify actions to improve access to and the experience of care in…
In 2018, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services published the North Carolina Opioid Research Agenda, which has served as a guide for multiple research projects at North…
Between January and April 2025, the North Carolina Center on the Workforce for Health, in collaboration with the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC), the North Carolina Department…
Access to behavioral health services is a critical component of overall well-being, yet many North Carolinians face significant barriers in obtaining the care they need, including fragmentation in services and…
With 4 out of 10 children in North Carolina experiencing at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), urgent action is needed to protect the well-being of children and families. This…
On April 15th, NC Child and the NC Institute of Medicine released the 2025 Child Health Report Card. Since 1997, this biannual report has presented 15 key indicators of child…
In 2024, the work of the NCIOM informed more than 30 recommendations across two task force reports; key findings to inform decision-making by state agencies, local elected officials, and the…
Why immigrant mental health? Immigrant populations can face unique challenges and stressors that impact mental well-being. Understanding and addressing these specific needs is vital to ensuring equitable mental health care…
Health systems are among the top 10 employers of North Carolinians, yet we face shortages of nurses, direct care workers, and behavioral health professionals. The rebound in health care workers…
