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…

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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…

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NCMS Political Pulse for May 10, 2019

Cancer treatment parity, telemedicine, malpractice case jury instructions -- these are just some of…

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Political Pulse for May 3, 2019

This week saw a flurry of bills pass through committees in anticipation of the ‘crossover’ deadline…

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Political Pulse for April 26, 2019: Tort Trouble

Thanks to an unusual staggered spring recess, legislators are meeting today, Friday, as they hurry…

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Political Pulse for April 18, 2019

Legislators headed home for the spring recess, but not before filing a flurry of bills before the…

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NCMS Political Pulse for April 12, 2019

This was a week full of ups and downs with several emotional hearings and some positive proposals…

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Political Pulse for April 5, 2019

This week has been a busy one with hundreds of new bills filed -- many health related -- as the…

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Political Pulse for March 29, 2019

Our legislative relations team recounts the action at the NC General Assembly this week. Many new…

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Political Pulse for March 22, 2019

Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest cover the highlights of this week's legislative action, which…

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Political Pulse for March 15, 2019

Watch as our government affairs staff gives you a quick update on several key bills that moved at…

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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…

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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…

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Political Pulse for Feb. 22, 2019

Watch as Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest recount what happened during this very busy week at the…

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Political Pulse for Feb. 15, 2019

Chip Baggett and Sue Ann Forrest provide their weekly recap of legislative activities, including…

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Political Pulse for Feb. 8, 2019: Medicaid Transformation

This week was largely focused on Medicaid Transformation with the announcement that NC DHHS awarded…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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