2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (1753+ words) While Penelope Gatlin was checking in her 13-year-old son for his doctor's appointment in Chapel Hill in December, a UNC Health receptionist told her she needed to pay $450 before he could be seen. Her son, Rowan Newman, was born with…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1458+ words) This article was republished from KFF Health News. Ollie Super has moved in and out of cancer treatment since she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma as a toddler in foster care. Now 8, the second grader is dealing with it again. Her…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1082+ words) This article was produced in collaboration with Main Street Media Cooperative, which offers the services of experienced journalists to help local outlets report about the effect of changes in Washington on their communities." The "One Big Beautiful Bill" that Congress…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1159+ words) Thirty-four days remain until the contract expires between the insurer for the state's public employees and the state's largest hospital. But the health care titans don't appear to be anywhere near the finish line." If Aetna and Duke Health can't…...