AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicare Advantage Shake-Up: CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern will drop out-of-network status for UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans starting July 1, citing “burdensome” payment policies, denials, and reimbursement delays—while emergency care stays in-network. Emissions Testing Exit: North Carolina is moving to end emissions inspections for the last 19 counties still doing them, with Mecklenburg left out, after EPA agreement—drivers and repair shops in places like Gaston County say the change could cut costs but also threaten local business. State Pay Pressure: A state employee group says an auditor’s report points to a “pay crisis,” with thousands of long-term vacancies tied to low compensation. Tech & Safety Growth: Hux Safety Solutions plans a permanent home office plus three regional hubs across NC to expand its confined-space rescue training and digital credential platform. Campus Spotlight: Queen Latifah energized NC A&T’s Class of 2026 commencement.
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