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NC State Employees Face Higher Duke Health Costs Amid Dispute
Tens of thousands of NC state employees may face higher medical costs as a contract dispute between Duke Health and insurer Aetna nears an October 20 deadline.
Sophia Tillman is a health policy correspondent for Wealtoro, specializing in the intersection of technology, regulation, and patient care. She reports on how innovations like AI are shaping the U.S. healthcare system, with a focus on Medicare and insurance policy.
Tens of thousands of NC state employees may face higher medical costs as a contract dispute between Duke Health and insurer Aetna nears an October 20 deadline.
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