Rural police departments in WNC say embedded social workers connect people with services officers can’t provide, ease crises and reduce repeat calls.

After the passage of a law that funnels more people into the involuntary commitment process, lawmakers hear from doctors & hospitals.

Ophthalmologist Jay Singleton is challenging the constitutionality of North Carolina's certificate of need statute.

HCA growth comes amid complaints, legal action about declining care at Mission in Asheville, other WNC hospitals.

The ruling temporarily restores funding for an intensive autism therapy after families warned reduced rates would disrupt care.

Premiums and prescription prices are rising for North Carolina Medicare enrollees in 2026 as plan choices narrow and benefits shift.