Wunc iconWuncSep 16, 2026

In new State Health Plan program, a cluster of rural NC hospitals could cost patients more

State employees will likely pay more for healthcare if they use hospital systems in four rural counties north of the Triangle.

In new State Health Plan program, a cluster of rural NC hospitals could cost patients more

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State employees will likely pay more for healthcare if they use hospital systems in four rural counties north of the Triangle.

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