Publications

The NCIOM produces task force reports, issue briefs, and the North Carolina Medical Journal.
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2024 Annual Impact Report
Issue Brief: Health Care Workforce – Current Status, Looking Forward, and Possible Solutions
Time for Action: Securing A Strong Nursing Workforce for North Carolina
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2008 Update to the Task Force on the North Carolina Healthcare Safety Net Report

Published September 22, 2008

This publication provides updates on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in the task force’s report, “North Carolina Healthcare Safety Net Task Force Report,” released in 2005. Task Force…

Shaping Policy for a Healthier State for 25 Years: 25th Anniversary Report

Published July 18, 2008

Throughout its 25-year history, the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) has played a major role in shaping policies to improve the health of North Carolinians. The work of the…

Addressing Chronic Kidney Disease in North Carolina: A Report of the NCIOM Task Force on Chronic Kidney Disease

Published May 1, 2008

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a health condition that encompasses various levels of kidney damage, ranging from a decline in function to kidney failure. Just under one million people in…

Health Care Services for the Uninsured and Other Underserved Populations: A Technical Assistance Manual to Help Communities Create or Expand Health Care Safety Net Services

Published April 21, 2008

This manual was written to help community groups interested in developing or expanding health care services for the uninsured and other underserved populations. It was developed by the NC Safety…

2007 Update to the Task Force on the North Carolina Nursing Workforce Report

Published March 1, 2008

This publication provides updates on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in the “Task Force on the North Carolina Nursing Workforce Report,” released in 2004. NCIOM Task Force on…

2008 Update to the Task Force on Child Abuse Prevention Report

Published January 1, 2008

This publication provides updates on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in the task force’s report, “New Directions for North Carolina: A Report of the NC Institute of Medicine…

2008 Update to the Task Force on Covering the Uninsured Report

Published January 1, 2008

This publication provides updates on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in the task force’s report, “Expanding Health Insurance Coverage to More North Carolinians,” released in 2006. NCIOM Task…

2007 North Carolina Child Health Report Card

Published October 15, 2007

The purpose of this annual publication is to heighten awareness of the health of our children by summarizing data on important child health indicators. The NCIOM, in collaboration with NC…

Just What Did the Doctor Order? Addressing Low Health Literacy in North Carolina

Published August 1, 2007

Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain and understand the basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Health information can…

Providers in Demand: North Carolina’s Primary Care and Specialty Supply

Published June 1, 2007

The NCIOM Task Force on Primary Care and Specialty Supply convened in 2006 to analyze current and projected trends in provider supply and to examine whether the existing production of…

Stockpiling Solutions: North Carolina’s Ethical Guidelines for an Influenza Pandemic

Published April 1, 2007

The H1N1 influenza of 2009 heightened the public’s awareness of the dangers of a flu pandemic. Along with the public health threat, a flu pandemic presents ethical challenges as well….

2007 Update to the Task Force on Long-Term Care Report

Published February 1, 2007

This publication provides updates on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in the task force’s report, “A Long-Term Care Plan for North Carolina,” released in 2001. NCIOM Task Force…