NCMS 2025 White Coat Day Attendees Block Traffic on Person St. Heading to General Assembly!

The North Carolina Medical Society 2025 White Coat Day is one of the biggest events of the year!  This year, 65 physicians, PAs, residents, and students met at the NCMS headquarters on Person St. in Raleigh for a day of meetings with lawmakers.

The day began with a short orientation and breakfast and then the group gathered for an awesome photo on the steps of the NCMS.  Then all 65 headed to meet senators and representatives to discuss the issues important to NCMS members.

The focus is HB 434, the CARE FIRST Act  and HB 514, the Team-Based Care Act.

HB 434 is a life-saving piece of legislation that will allow physicians to make medical decision for their patients by reforming prior authorization.

If passed, HB  514 would create risks and reduce patient safety by eliminating physician involvement and further prevent access for rural and underserved patient communities.

For more information on HB 434 click here. 

For more information on HB 514 click here.

Look for more coverage of White Coat Day including the Legislative Reception in future Morning Rounds!