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WakeMed vs Duke Health Tier Shift | Durham News
North Carolina’s State Health Plan is set to overhaul healthcare costs starting 2027, placing Duke Health in a lower-cost “access provider” tier while pushing WakeMed into a higher-cost “non-preferred” tier — a move that could dramatically increase expenses for WakeMed patients, despite the state’s claim it’s for savings and better access. WakeMed, a nonprofit with over 65 years of community service, is fiercely opposing the decision, warning it will hurt both their finances and the patients they serve. The new tiered system aims to steer members toward cheaper care, but critics say it…
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