In a significant move for public healthcare in North Carolina, Duke Health has pledged to continue supporting state employees, teachers, and their families by becoming an Access Provider for the State Health Plan. This partnership aims to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining high-quality service, a rare achievement in today’s escalating healthcare environment.
The State Health Plan is commending Duke Health for its dedication to the state’s public servants. By collaborating with the State Health Plan, Duke Health has devised strategies to cut costs for the Plan and its members, which include educators, state workers, and their families.
“To see this kind of dedication from a world-class organization like Duke Health shows just how important our members, and their families, are,” states Treasurer Brad Briner, who serves as the chair of the State Health Plan Board of Trustees. “The extensive network of doctors, facilities, and expertise they bring to our members is just the type of partnership we have been looking for. We know we are pushing the boundaries in healthcare by asking organizations to reduce costs, but by working together we are strengthening the Plan, and giving our members best-in-class options for care. We want to thank Dr. David Zaas, chief executive officer of Duke Health, and his team for their leadership and steadfast commitment to North Carolina’s public servants.”
Starting January 1, 2027, Duke Health will join the Access tier of the State Health Plan, promising that state employees will receive equivalent or enhanced services at two of the three major hospital systems in the Triangle. The Access Provider designation, a new category for the upcoming year, ensures that the level of service remains consistent, without an increase in costs for members.
The State Health Plan, operated by the Department of State Treasurer, offers healthcare coverage to nearly 750,000 individuals, including teachers, state employees, retirees, current and former lawmakers, and personnel from state universities and community colleges, along with their dependents.
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