Jason deBruyn
Jason deBruyn is the WUNC data reporter, a position he took in September, 2016.
In the role, Jason investigates story lines hidden in data to uncover untold issues that matter to North Carolinians. He passionate about giving a voice to the voiceless and using data to shine a light on disenfranchised groups have been taken advantage of.
Prior to joining WUNC, Jason covered the business of health care and pharmaceuticals for Triangle Business Journal in Raleigh, an affiliate of the American City Business Journals network. His reporting roots trace to the Enquirer-Journal, a community newspaper in Monroe, North Carolina.
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"While FNS emergency payments are ending, the need is not," says NCDHHS's chief deputy secretary for opportunity and well-being. -
The N.C. Treasurer's office rejected two appeals of its decision to award the State Health Plan's administration contract to Aetna.
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The North Carolina company that makes the video game has agreed to a settlement for failing to protect young players. More than a half a billion dollars will go to consumers and the FTC.
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The 54-bed hospital will support children and teens experiencing mental health crises.
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A group that advocates for communities impacted by private equity investments has asked the North Carolina retirement fund to stop investing with a particular private equity group. But the state's investment manager says the retirement fund has limited influence.
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Virtual doctor visits became mainstream during the pandemic. However, telehealth services remain out of reach to those who could benefit the most.
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A local judge's ruling could pave the way for sweeping changes to how North Carolina provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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The Raleigh police department says there will be a public visitation and funeral service for Officer Gabriel Torres, who was killed in last week's mass shooting. The visitation is Friday and the funeral will be on Saturday in Raleigh.
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The U.S. Treasury Department announced it has approved the state's application for funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
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Hospitals are adjusting to a 'new normal' of COVID-19. Staffing and morale are among the top concernUNC Johnston is like a lot of other hospitals in North Carolina right now. The big spikes in COVID-19 patients that stretched the health system to nearly its breaking point are in the past. Hopefully for good. But the coronavirus is going to be a way of life for a long time - and that’s meant long-term changes for hospitals.
