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Lindsi Franklin’s son, Isaac, was 9 years old in June 2024 when doctors found an abscess in his stomach and a section of diseased bowel. He was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease — Isaac’s immune system had decided that his own intestines were an enemy.

The state Senate is voting this week to require more transparency around the cost of health care services, part of legislative attempts to make health care in North Carolina more affordable.

The Alamance-Burlington School System, Burlington Pediatrics, and Cone Health have partnered to provide students at Hillcrest Elementary School with telehealth services during the school day.

State lawmakers want to crack down on an insurance practice that requires people to wait for approval for medical treatments.

N.C. Sen. Benton Sawrey, R-Johnston, landed an influential role in his second term this session as co-chair of the Senate’s committees on health care. He joined this week’s ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ Politics Podcast to talk about his efforts to address the unusually high costs of health care in North Carolina.

The state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation that would restrict government mandates for health insurance plans, despite objections from some Democrats.

The state Senate is considering a bill this week that would restrict government mandates for health insurance plans.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center aims to comfort dying patients through the international "No One Dies Alone" program.

More doctors are using artificial intelligence to record patient visits, saying the tools save them time and allow them to be more present with patients. Some patients and experts have concerns about privacy and accuracy.

Dale Folwell has spent his eight years as Treasurer investigating what he calls the healthcare "cartel." Treasurer-elect Brad Briner said he may approach things differently.