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Jaymie Baxley

NC Health News

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NC’s first full budget since 2023 reflects transformed health policy landscape

Jaymie Baxley, Rose Hoban, Ashley Fredde | North Carolina Health News

It’s been more than 1,000 days since the legislature passed a state budget, but sweeping federal health care changes may force North Carolina to rethink how it funds Medicaid, food assistance and other health programs.