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Re-Paving the Pathway to Public Health Accreditation: Understanding PHAB Version 2026

New accreditation standards may be a source of stress for LHDs, but we found plenty of good news in PHAB Version 2026

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Important Changes to CON Laws in NC: What You Need to Know

For the first time in a generation, NC has modified its CON laws. Here's what hospital leaders need to know about the changes.

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What's the Price of Healthcare Price Transparency?

Regulating healthcare price transparency is a bad idea for 4 reasons. Read our op-ed originally published in the Charlotte Observer.

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Could Amazon Affect Your Revenue...and Provider Planning?

Healthcare provider recruitment could get trickier – and costlier – as corporate giants like Amazon move into the space.

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Reconfiguring Rural Healthcare Access

"Saving" hospitals isn't the lone solution for struggling communities. Instead, think about prioritizing services for rural healthcare access.

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