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Oral health advocates try to unravel mystery of two NC budget paragraphs
Person in a medical smock holds an array of dental tools used by dentists: picks, mirrors, scrapers, etc. to preserve oral health. Oral health advocates have been trying to unravel mystery about language in the NC budget about Medicaid billing for oral health care in ambulatory surgery centers.

By Anne Blythe Key takeaways: People who pay close attention to th...

Posted: July 17, 2026, 8:22 am
Psychedelic-assisted therapy research gains traction with NC lawmakers, academics
A close-up, low-angle shot of three of the hallucinogenic / psychedelic mushroom plant Psilocybe semilanceata. Researchers and legislators are talking more about using psychedelics to treat PTSD and other mental health conditions.

By Skye Crawford Ben Ingraham wanted to be a doctor. He planned to...

Posted: July 16, 2026, 8:32 am
NC families fear losing access to autism therapy as new rules take effect
A child with black hair wearing a yellow, patterned long-sleeve shirt and pink overalls stands by orange and white wooden steps in a playroom at an autism therapy center.

By Jennifer Fernandez Key takeaways: Before getting therapy, Abril...

Posted: July 15, 2026, 8:40 am

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