News Category: State Health Plan
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Wake Commissioners to vote on WakeMed/Atrium merger Monday
Wake County Commissioners are scheduled to vote Monday on the measure that would clear the way for WakeMed to merge with Atrium Health, ending a pause that’s lasted since May. This isn’t just a Wake County issue. Every State Health Plan member statewide has a stake in this vote. State Health Plan leaders say the merger could…
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State Health Plan adds rural Atrium providers to Access tier
The State Health Plan and Atrium Health have reached an agreement adding nine rural Atrium hospitals — including two in Cleveland County (Shelby and Kings Mountain) — plus three children’s hospitals to the Plan’s lower-cost “Access” tier starting in 2027. That avoids a steep cost jump for members who rely on them. The deal follows…
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Gov. Stein calls for ‘close scrutiny’ on WakeMed-Atrium merger
This week’s on The SEANC View Podcast, we continue to dig into the proposed merger of WakeMed and Atrium Health. Gov. Josh Stein’s office sent WakeMed a pointed letter this month saying the deal “deserves close scrutiny and careful consideration.” We’re glad to see the Governor weigh in — but for members who’ve been sounding…