Cost of Health

Senator Krawiec explains how CON laws drive up your health care costs

When asked who might be against the removal of outdated and restrictive Certificate of Need (CON) laws [https://www.fiscalhealthnc.com/does-davita-charge-17871-for-single-dialysis-treatment], Senator Joyce Krawiec [https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/384] lets out a laugh. It’s not a nervous laugh, but one that’s hearty and genuine. More than anything, it’s a gesture of astonishment and bewilderment. So, just who would be against ridding the state of guidelines that limit new healthcare providers from entering the market? “The folks who already are in the market don’t want competition,” Krawiec says. “They just don’t want competition.” Follow the coalition and Michael on Twitter @fiscalhealthnc [http://twitter.com/fiscalhealthnc] and michaelck [http://twitter.com/michaelck] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fiscalhealth/] And be sure to join the coalition [http://www.fiscalhealthnc.com/join] to help fight for lower health care costs The North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on economic issues and the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina. We’re here to talk about improving the fiscal health of all North Carolinians.

HHS Secretary Mandy Cohen on Medicaid Work Requirements, Tobacco and more

In the latest edition of the NC Coalition for Fiscal Health’s podcast, “The Cost of Health,” you’ll hear the second part of our talk with Cohen as she walks us through her vision for Medicaid expansion and creating a healthier North Carolina. You might remember from part one [http://www.fiscalhealthnc.com/podcast-dr-mandy-cohen-talks-medicaid-expansion] that a big goal of Medicaid expansion is filling what’s called the “coverage gap,” or the group of people who make too much money to qualify under current Medicaid standards, but not enough to be eligible for a subsidy under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Discussed in this episode: NCCARE360 [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/department-initiatives/healthy-opportunities/nccare360] Follow the coalition and Michael on Twitter @fiscalhealthnc [http://twitter.com/fiscalhealthnc] and michaelck [http://twitter.com/michaelck] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fiscalhealth/] And be sure to join the coalition [http://www.fiscalhealthnc.com/join] to help fight for lower health care costs The North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on economic issues and the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina. We’re here to talk about improving the fiscal health of all North Carolinians.

HHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, Talks Health Access Expansion

Since Medicaid is insurance that’s intended for people with lower incomes, it sometimes carries a negative reputation or association. Despite the stigma, Cohen cautions that the majority of its members are either children (1.2 million in North Carolina), those with disabilities, or seniors. But then there are the people like our farmer or those who fall into what’s called the “coverage gap.” This is when someone makes too much money to be eligible for Medicaid, but not enough to qualify for a subsidy under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Follow the coalition and Michael on Twitter @fiscalhealthnc [http://twitter.com/fiscalhealthnc] and michaelck [http://twitter.com/michaelck] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fiscalhealth/] And be sure to join the coalition [http://www.fiscalhealthnc.com/join] to help fight for lower health care costs The North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on economic issues and the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina. We’re here to talk about improving the fiscal health of all North Carolinians.

Senator Hise - A Solution to Surprise Hospital Bills

Surprise bills are hugely damaging to families and drive up the costs of our insurance premiums, which is why I was so excited yesterday when senate bill 386 was introduced.  This bill will mitigate the impact of surprise bills by setting reasonable limits on what out of network providers can charge patients.  Last week, before the bill was introduced, I sat down with Senator Hise, one of the bills sponsors, to discuss the issue of surprise bills. Follow the coalition and Michael on Twitter @fiscalhealthnc [http://twitter.com/fiscalhealthnc] and michaelck [http://twitter.com/michaelck] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fiscalhealth/] And be sure to join the coalition [http://www.fiscalhealthnc.com/join] to help fight for lower health care costs The North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on economic issues and the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina. We’re here to talk about improving the fiscal health of all North Carolinians.

Want Lower Premiums? Meet Reference Based Reimbursement

Open enrollment for 2019 health insurance plans start on November 1 and last through December 15. Healthcare plans are always changing. We wanted to talk to someone who knows exactly what has happened in 2018 and what can be expected for the upcoming year. On this episode of “The Cost of Health,” WNC Health Insurance owner Josh Williams chats about new plans, reimbursements, and reference-based pricing health plans. Josh Williams' Western North Carolina Health Insurance [https://www.wnchealthinsurance.com/] Follow the coalition and Michael on Twitter @fiscalhealthnc [http://twitter.com/fiscalhealthnc] and michaelck [http://twitter.com/michaelck] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fiscalhealth/] And be sure to join the coalition [http://www.fiscalhealthnc.com/join] to help fight for lower health care costs The North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health is a 501(c)(4) corporation, organized as a nonpartisan group focused on economic issues and the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina. We’re here to talk about improving the fiscal health of all North Carolinians.