The State Health Plan (Plan) and Atrium Health are announcing a new partnership to provide affordable healthcare access for North Carolinians to important services, including rural care, children's hospitals, primary care, emergency care, behavioral health services and specialty care for patients with complex medical needs. Twelve Atrium Health hospitals and associated clinics will be added to the Access-level for Plan members starting Jan.
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State Health Plan leaders, including Board of Trustees Chair and State Treasurer Brad Briner, met with Atrium Health leaders on Monday in Raleigh. The meeting was constructive with both entities expressing a commitment to working toward finding a path forward for the State Health Plan and its members, and providing an update within a few weeks.
In response to the statement sent out by Atrium Health earlier today, the Department of State Treasurer and State Health Plan release the following:
Statement in Response to Atrium
The State Health Plan (Plan) is applauding Duke Health’s commitment to public servants across our state. By working with our team, Duke Health has found ways to lower costs for both the Plan and our members- which includes teachers, state employees and their families.
The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees took several landmark actions today aimed at making tangible improvements for the state’s hardworking teachers, state employees and retirees. These steps are aimed at affordability, strengthening access to care and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Plan for its nearly 750,000 members.
The Board voted on the following:
Treasurer Brad Briner, who chairs the State Health Plan Board of Trustees (Board), has nominated Dr. Daniel Moore to join the Board. Moore is a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor in the Greenville area and has over two decades of experience as a faculty member at East Carolina University School of Medicine.
Moore will be filling the seat currently held by Judge Wilton “Rusty” Duke, Jr. Duke’s term on the Board expires on June 30th.
The State Health Plan (Plan) is announcing its partnership with OrthoCarolina as it continues to expand its no-cost surgery options through its partnership with Lantern. Lantern is a specialty care platform that facilitates surgery access to Plan members.
“Our members are benefitting from high-quality providers who are willing to try an innovative approach to patient care,” said Treasurer Brad Briner. “OrthoCarolina has a best-in-class reputation, and we can now steer members there for certain procedures for no cost out of their pocket.”
The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees approved its 2026-2032 Strategic Plan today, advancing initiatives designed to improve member health outcomes while strengthening the Plan's long-term financial sustainability. The unanimous approval establishes a roadmap focused on three priorities: protecting affordable premiums and stable benefits, helping members achieve better health and ensuring members have access to care.
In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, the State Health Plan (Plan) is launching a new initiative designed to strengthen connections with educators and improve awareness of health benefits and resources.
Medical doctor and Hoover Institution visiting fellow Dr.