Advocating for a Healthier North Carolina
The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) unites hospitals, health systems and care providers for healthier communities. Together with the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation and NCHA Strategic Partners, we are convening, innovating and finding solutions to support high-quality healthcare that is equitable and accessible for all.
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State Priorities
- Behavioral Health Reform
- Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program
- Workforce
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Federal Priorities
- Affordability
- Site Neutral Policies
- 340 B Drug Pricing Program
What’s New
RTI Report: Critical Workforce Needs Assessment
NCHA engaged RTI International to examine the healthcare workforce landscape, including the near– and mid-term supply and demand for direct patient care occupations. This report analyzes the current state of the healthcare workforce in North Carolina, structural challenges that will persist over the coming decade, and some of the innovative ways that healthcare providers are working to meet critical staffing needs.
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Upcoming Events
Partner Spotlight
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NCHA Strategic Partners Workers’ Compensation Fund
NCHA partners with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to offer workers’ compensation coverage and management services. In 2021, the NCHA Strategic Partners Workers’ Compensation Fund announced that its members will receive more than $1.2 million in distributions, normally called dividends, based upon favorable operating results.