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Modern hospital corridor with medical equipment and technology overlay.

This paper by Joshua Barrett (CBOH) and UNC School of Nursing faculty member Cheryl Jones examines nursing tasks in the context of AI-integrated care delivery, offering a conceptual framework to guide future research and practice.
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What to Know About Medicaid: Coverage, Expansion, Costs, and Current Policy Debates

Why Medicaid Is in the Spotlight Medicaid is currently at the center of major healthcare policy discussions in the U.S. Recent budget proposals have raised...
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Federal Nursing Workforce Policy and the Nursing Faculty Shortage

CBOH's Zoey Kernodle and Josh Barrett discuss the nursing faculty pipeline and recent federal funding debates in JAMA Health Forum
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What Are Medicare Advantage Rates and Why Do They Matter?

Medicare Advantage rates are federal payments to private insurers, and proposed minimal increases for 2027 have raised concerns about potential impacts on benefits for 34 million enrollees.
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The First GLP-1 Pill, Made in NC.

Made end-to-end in North Carolina, the pill form of Wegovy is the first-ever FDA-approved oral GLP-1 medication for weight loss, launched in January 2026.
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Cost Implications of Tariffs on Medical Devices and Supplies

Tariffs on medical devices and supplies could strain hospital budgets and increase patient costs. This analysis examines the implications for healthcare access and supply chain stability.

US Pharmaceutical Facilities Under Construction and Tariff Implications

100% tariff on imported branded or patented pharmaceuticals starting October 1, 2025. Companies already building U.S. manufacturing facilities—either breaking ground or under construction—will be exempt, ensuring their products avoid the tariff.

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Medicaid Policy Changes and Hospital Margins

This article explores how recent policy changes to Medicaid financing, provider taxes, and eligibility could affect hospital margins, especially in rural areas where hospitals are already financially vulnerable.
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Reframing Investments in the U.S. Healthcare Workforce

The UNC Center for the Business of Health’s latest white paper distills insights from the 2025 Research Symposium, where leaders from across sectors gathered to address the urgent and complex challenges facing the U.S. healthcare workforce.

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Pharmaceutical Tariffs and MFN Policy: Analyzing Impacts on Pricing and Supply Chains

Can tariffs and price controls solve America's pharmaceutical challenges? This brief analysis examines the implications of 2025's major policy shifts for drug pricing, manufacturing, and supply chains.