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UNC Health and UnitedHealthcare negotiations: Another NC …

WebABC11 reached out to UnitedHealthcare, which said UNC Health's current stance in negotiations would mean a $570 million increase in healthcare costs over the …

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Hospital restrictions NC As respiratory illnesses rise, North

WebDURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The new year is bringing new policies at several area hospitals. They are part of a new effort to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses. …

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UNC Health reaches agreement with

WebUNC Health signed a new long-term agreement with UnitedHealthcare that will allow United members in North Carolina to continue to receive care from UNC …

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WakeMed to build 2 new hospitals in Garner, including one to …

WebGARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 53-acre wooded lot in Garner will soon be the home of a brand new health initiative. WakeMed announced it planned to build a "whole …

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UnitedHealthcare reveals data breach, says some NC residents …

WebFriday, September 1, 2023. UHC said the personal information breached varied but may have included a combination of names, member ID numbers, plan types, and county and …

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WakeMed and Cigna come to agreement on new long-term …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- After months of negotiations, WakeMed and Cigna announced Friday they have agreed on a contract. The agreement comes as the …

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Back-to-school: Cumberland County hosting immunization clinics …

WebNext month, Cumberland County health and school officials will also broaden their services to make it easier for parents to get their children up-to-date on their …

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Rules kicking thousands of North Carolinians off Medicaid, forcing …

WebShe said income and family size changes are some of the main reasons people became ineligible. NCDHHS data shows that 87% of the North Carolinians who …

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Nearly half of North Carolinians are obese, study shows

WebA study by NORC at the University of Chicago found that nearly half of all North Carolinians are living with obesity based on their body mass index (BMI). …

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Most North Carolinians don't know about major Medicaid …

WebThe Medicaid Managed Care Transformation is a major shift in North Carolina's health care system with a goal of boosting access to preventative care and …

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White House unveils 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention …

WebReducing the stigma surrounding mental health involves reform, and for the first time in a decade, the White House is updating its National Strategy for Suicide …

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NC hospital shuts down

WebQuorum Health has a lease with Martin County to operate the hospital until 2029.

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Medicaid expansion coverage enrollment in North Carolina now …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. -- Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Monday that enrollment in North Carolina's new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has surpassed 400,000 in …

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Historically marginalized communities face greater threats from air

WebSome pollutants are even tied with cancer risk. Again, historically marginalized communities face a greater threat. The ABC data team uncovered people …

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New DHHS headquarters could be another 'jewel' in west Raleigh

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- For the past six months, North Carolina's residents have heard from the state Department of Health and Human Resources almost …

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ABC11 Troubleshooter Triangle business owner owed close to …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Triangle small business owner is owed close to $200,000 after a cyberattack caused problems nationwide for pharmacies, hospital …

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc housing and wellness day

WebHousing, health and mental health are key priorities for people in the Triangle, according to the most recent Wake County Community Health Needs Assessment.

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RDU plane crash: Injured passenger UNC Doctor Paul Chelminski …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A UNC Health physician who was involved in a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday is back home after …

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Kate Middleton cancer announcement: Catherine, Princess of …

WebKate said having her husband, William, the Prince of Wales, at her "side is a great source of comfort and reassurance." "We hope that you will understand that, as a …

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Ominous, yet romantic start to Joey's season of 'The Bachelor,' …

WebFirst out of the limo was Lexi, a 30-year-old digital strategist from Atlanta. Just a reminder, Joey is 28, so she's a bit older than him! They talked about how they felt …

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Brewgaloo 2024: Raleigh's ultimate beer festival returns this …

WebRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Brewgaloo is returning to Raleigh this weekend. The two-day festival is set to feature more than 100 breweries. It is also partnering with local …

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Man killed in shooting near Lenox at Patterson Place apartments in

WebDURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A driver died Thursday afternoon after he was shot and crashed into two parked cars, Durham Police said. The shooting happened just …

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Biker club fight leaves 5 men injured at Clayton bar, police say

WebCLAYTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- Five men were sent to the hospital Wednesday night following a bar fight turned shooting between rival biker clubs in Clayton, authorities …

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