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Andrea Harris Task Force Releases Second Biannual Report to Governor Cooper
Caregivers and Patient Engagement

Andrea Harris Task Force Releases Second Biannual Report to Governor Cooper

The June 2021 report provides an update on the implementation of policy recommendations addressing disparities in communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Download the

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The Carolinas Health Innovation Institute: Innovation is Coming
Clinical Practice

The Carolinas Health Innovation Institute: Innovation is Coming

Innovation is all around us across the Carolinas. Every day, our organizations and people are coming up with new and creative ways to take better

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North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition Legislative Priorities
Communication, Advocacy, and Education

North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition Legislative Priorities

The NCSI Coalition Communications, Education, and Advocacy work group has identified legislative priorities based on the NCIOM Recommendations published in the final Task Force Report.

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Telehealth: A Promise to Community and Access to Care
Clinical Practice

Telehealth: A Promise to Community and Access to Care

As we continue to navigate the pandemic, it is more important than ever that telehealth is widely accessible and a viable alternative to in-person visits

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Launch of New Advance Care Planning Video Series
Advance Care Planning

Launch of New Advance Care Planning Video Series

Watch the original video series here. NC health care providers and advocates encourage the completion of advance directives National Healthcare Decisions Day is Friday, April

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Social Work Month: Resources and Reasons for Celebrating Social Workers
Caregivers and Patient Engagement

Social Work Month: Resources and Reasons for Celebrating Social Workers

Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of Social Work! Social Work Month, celebrated each March, provides an excellent

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A New Year, New Decade, And New North Carolina General Assembly Opening Session for 2021
Communication, Advocacy, and Education

A New Year, New Decade, And New North Carolina General Assembly Opening Session for 2021

I witnessed the North Carolina General Assembly “Opening Day” in the NC House and Senate with feelings of hope during these difficult times.  The Opening

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Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers in the Pandemic
Caregivers and Patient Engagement

Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers in the Pandemic

In the midst of the many challenges facing the general population throughout the pandemic, key statewide health organizations are calling out specific ways to support

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Engaging the Voices of Serious Illness: Nothing About Us Without Us
Caregivers and Patient Engagement

Engaging the Voices of Serious Illness: Nothing About Us Without Us

2020 – A year of challenges and opportunity. Yes, opportunity! This year provided a special opportunity for our voices to be heard by voting for

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Andrea Harris Task Force December 2020 Biannual Report
Clinical Practice

Andrea Harris Task Force December 2020 Biannual Report

Policy Recommendations address social, economic, environmental and health disparities in communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 Download the full report. The Andrea Harris Social,

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Why Data Analytics is Important in Healthcare
Clinical Practice

Why Data Analytics is Important in Healthcare

Cassie Wallace When healthcare providers can integrate data analytics into their practice, they are better equipped to provide higher quality care, improve patient satisfaction, and

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Parents of Seriously Ill Children: Listen, Validate, Honor
Caregivers and Patient Engagement

Parents of Seriously Ill Children: Listen, Validate, Honor

Parents of seriously ill children are magic, although most would not characterize themselves that way.  They move through the world with grace and determination that

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For Coalition Members

UNC Health Rolls Out Program to Provide Acute Care at Home

Is this a wave of the future? If so, what are the implications for how we deal with serious illness?

AARP Policy Program: Presentation Series 6

The final session focused on health policy implementation and regulation. Presenters from NC DHHS and the North Carolina General Assembly explained the makeup of the NCGA and its committees, when it meets in session, how it impacts public health policy, and ways for legislators to be more involved with this process at the community level.

AARP Policy Program: Presentation Series 5

Session 5 focused on rural health in North Carolina; the state of our health care workforce for an aging population; and the settings, services, and supports that make up long-term care.