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United Healthcare, BCBS respond as Carolina East exits some Medicare Advantage networks
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (120+ words) We're hearing from United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield. It comes after Carolina East Medical Center released a statement. About no longer being in network with certain plans under the two. The plans affected include the United Healthcare Medicare…...
Carolina East Medical Center to end in-network status with two Medicare Advantage plans
2+ day, 15+ min ago (104+ words) Carolina East Medical Center has released a statement regarding no longer being in network with certain plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare. Starting on July 1, 2026, Carolina East Medical Center will no longer be in-network with the United…...
Robeson County woman sentenced for COVID loan fraud scheme
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (179+ words) A Robeson County woman will spend time in prison after admitting to a scheme involving COVID-19 relief money. Erica Mc Millian has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. She's also been ordered…...
United Healthcare, ECU Health pause contract talks as price dispute puts coverage in focus
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (28+ words) WCTI United Healthcare, ECU Health pause contract talks as price dispute puts coverage in focus...
ECU Health seeks sustainable contract as negotiations with United Healthcare continue
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (478+ words) ENC could see multiple rounds of storms through Monday, including the potential for severe weather with damaging winds, tornadoes and hail. ECU Health says it is seeking a "sustainable" contract with United Healthcare as the two sides work to renew…...
ECU Health agrees to sell home health and hospice unit to Liberty, pending state review
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (230+ words) ECU Health announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Home Health and Hospice business unit to Liberty Home Care and Hospice, pending approval from the North Carolina Attorney General's Office. The transition includes all ECU Health Home…...
Access East to reduce staff in Greenville, impacting 31 employees
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) Access East is reducing staff at its Greenville location, affecting 31 employees, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the state and provided to News 12. The notice states the employment separations are scheduled to begin March 31, 2026, and…...
Insurance Commissioner unveils new health plan for NC small businesses at news conference
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (176+ words) NC Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined leaders from the NC Chamber and Blue Cross NC to announce a new health insurance policy available for. .. NC Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey joined leaders from the NC Chamber and…...
News 12 Investigates: Uninsured drivers contribute to rising auto insurance rates in NC
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (470+ words) EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA " There's a lot changes surrounding automobile insurance this year. Premiums are up, along with higher minimums for bodily injury, and property damage. You've probably realized it when you renewed. Plus, coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers is…...