North Carolina’s 2026 Medicaid budget includes significant policy changes and investments that could have lasting implications for physicians, practices, and patient care across the state.
In our three-part Tar Heel Payer & Practice Blog series, Jenni Hines examines the budget’s most important Medicaid provisions, explaining what they mean for your practice, why they matter, and how they fit into the broader healthcare policy landscape.
Parts 1 and 2 are available now, covering topics including Medicaid eligibility requirements, cost-containment measures, skilled nursing facility programs, Medicaid financial sustainability initiatives, and other key provisions affecting North Carolina healthcare. Part 3 will be published on August 6, completing the series with additional analysis of the remaining Medicaid budget provisions.
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