Political Pulse for July 12, 2019
Yes, the legislature is still in session dealing with budget drama around Medicaid expansion as…
Political Pulse for July 3, 2019
It’s a waiting game at the General Assembly to see if the legislature can override the Governor’s…
Political Pulse for June 28, 2019
Watch as our legislative team offers the latest look at where key health care legislation stands as…
Political Pulse for June 21, 2019
Bills are moving, a signal that the legislative long session may be nearing its end. Watch as our…
Political Pulse for June 14, 2019
The atmosphere at the General Assembly seems to indicate the session will be winding up in the next…
NCMS Political Pulse for June 7, 2019
Several bills of importance to NCMS members generated discussion and action this week at the NC…
Political Pulse for May 31, 2019
It’s budget time at the NC General Assembly! Watch as Chip and Sue Ann explain significant health…
Political Pulse for May 24, 2019
The Senate continues to work on its budget so things were a bit subdued at the NC General Assembly…
Political Pulse for May 17, 2019
In the wake of last week’s flurry of activity in advance of crossover, this week was a bit quieter…
NCMS Political Pulse for May 10, 2019
Cancer treatment parity, telemedicine, malpractice case jury instructions -- these are just some of…
Political Pulse for May 3, 2019
This week saw a flurry of bills pass through committees in anticipation of the ‘crossover’ deadline…
Political Pulse for April 26, 2019: Tort Trouble
Thanks to an unusual staggered spring recess, legislators are meeting today, Friday, as they hurry…
Political Pulse for April 18, 2019
Legislators headed home for the spring recess, but not before filing a flurry of bills before the…
NCMS Political Pulse for April 12, 2019
This was a week full of ups and downs with several emotional hearings and some positive proposals…
Political Pulse for April 5, 2019
This week has been a busy one with hundreds of new bills filed -- many health related -- as the…
Political Pulse for March 29, 2019
Our legislative relations team recounts the action at the NC General Assembly this week. Many new…
Political Pulse for March 22, 2019
Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest cover the highlights of this week's legislative action, which…
Political Pulse for March 15, 2019
Watch as our government affairs staff gives you a quick update on several key bills that moved at…
Political Pulse for March 8, 2019: Governor’s Budget Released
Another busy week at the NC General Assembly. Watch as the NCMS staff on the frontlines of the…
Political Pulse for March 1, 2019: Filing Frenzy
It's been a busy week at the NC General Assembly. Watch as Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest bring…
Political Pulse for Feb. 22, 2019
Watch as Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest recount what happened during this very busy week at the…
Political Pulse for Feb. 15, 2019
Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest provide their weekly recap of legislative activities, including…
Political Pulse for Feb. 8, 2019: Medicaid Transformation
This week was largely focused on Medicaid Transformation with the announcement that NC DHHS awarded…
Political Pulse for Feb. 1, 2019: Now in Session…
The NC General Assembly was back in full swing this week, with over 10 bills introduced, including…
Political Pulse for Jan. 25, 2019: Importance of Advocacy
Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest focus this week's legislative update on the importance of…
Political Pulse for Jan. 18, 2019: NCMS 2019 Legislative Priorities
Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest highlight some of the Medical Society's legislative priorities for…
NCMS Political Pulse for Jan. 11, 2019: Long Session Starts
New year, new look, same legislative update! Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest debut the Political…