By Chris Lavender / Times-News
Dr. Aldona Wos, the director of the State Department of Health and Human Services, tours the N.C. Vocational Rehabilitation office on Alamance Road Thursday. Photo by Scott Muthersbaugh / Times-news
During a visit to Burlington on Thursday, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Aldona Wos called the Medicaid reform plan proposed by her department and endorsed by Gov. Pat McCrory the right one for the state to follow.
Wos talked to reporters as she met with staff at the N.C. Vocational Rehabilitation office in Burlington. She said during her visit she continues to track Medicaid reform efforts being considered by the state. A Medicaid reform plan developed by the state DHHS and backed by Gov. Pat McCrory received approval from the state House and was sent to the state Senate for consideration.
Wos said the Senate’s version would push Medicaid reform too quickly, while the reform plan approved by the House takes a more gradual approach that is “patient-focused and doctor-driven.”