AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth Coverage: North Carolina’s State Health Plan says Atrium will remain in its network in 2027 with copays and benefits steady, but changes to provider tiers have left some members confused during open enrollment. Rural Care: The state received an initial $100 million for rural health care, and a new dashboard tracks program projects. Northern Regional Hospital in Surry County has officially joined Novant Health, while Liberty Home Care and Hospice completed its acquisition of ECU Health’s home health and hospice services in eastern North Carolina. Workforce: A new report counts more than 7,000 registered-nurse vacancies statewide. Nursing programs licensed 4,670 new RNs in 2025, but the state needs about 6,930 a year to replace departing nurses and fill new roles. Community Health: Davidson County health officials warned residents after a rabid skunk exposed a person and pets. A Kay Yow Cancer Fund grant will support mobile mammography screenings in Sanford.
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