How to get a handle on NC healthcare costs? Affordability experts agree it’s no easy feat

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 24, 2026

Words: 805

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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North Carolinians pay more than many Americans for healthcare. The state ranks 38th nationally in healthcare access and affordability, according to a 2025 scorecard by the Commonwealth Fund.

A separate study by RAND found North Carolina had the 15th highest overall hospital prices in the country.

Gov. Josh Stein announced the formation of the North Carolina Health Care Affordability Commission earlier this summer to develop practical recommendations to reduce healthcare costs and make care more …

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