In Session: Keeping a pulse on North Carolina Healthcare Policy
In Session: Keeping a pulse on North Carolina Healthcare Policy
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Welcome to In Session, the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s podcast where we dive deep into critical issues impacting hospitals, patients and the overall health of our communities. Whether you’re a legislator, policy advisor, or community leader, this series is designed to keep you informed about the challenges and opportunities in healthcare today.
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The podcast spotlights key healthcare topics affecting North Carolina, including legislative updates, healthcare policy developments, and community health initiatives with episodes addressing the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session and discussions on the impact of healthcare reform.

Welcome to In Session, the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s podcast where we dive deep into critical issues impacting hospitals, patients and the overall health of our communities. Whether you’re a legislator, policy advisor, or community leader, this series is designed to keep you informed about the challenges and opportunities in healthcare today.
Artificial intelligence is already transforming healthcare, but how is it being used in hospitals today, and what could new state policy mean for the future?
In this episode of In Session, Nicholle Karim, Vice President of Policy Development at NCHA chats with Ryan Blackledge, Vice President of Government & External Affairs and Jason Wright, VP of Business Platforms & Digital Solutions at Cone Health to explore how AI is improving patient care, supporting clinical decision-making, and helping healthcare teams work more efficiently.
We also take a closer look at House Bill 565, what it aims to accomplish, and the potential opportunities and challenges it presents for patients, providers, and hospitals across North Carolina.
Whether you’re a healthcare leader, policymaker, or curious about the growing role of AI in medicine, this conversation offers practical insights into one of healthcare’s most rapidly evolving topics.

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