Healthcare affordability, access, and workforce availability are increasingly central to North Carolina’s economic competitiveness.
Employers across the state continue to identify rising healthcare costs and workforce shortages as growing challenges impacting business growth, workforce participation, and talent retention.
As home to RTP, leading research institutions, a dominant insurance carrier, and some of the nation’s top medical systems and pharmaceutical manufacturers, North Carolina has every resource needed to drive change. But organizations need options, as healthcare solutions are not one-size-fits-all.
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Carolina HealthWorks
Through Carolina HealthWorks, the NC Chamber and Blue Cross NC are helping expand access to more affordable, predictable health coverage options for small businesses across North Carolina.
Designed specifically for employers with 2–50 employees, Carolina HealthWorks reflects the Chamber’s broader approach to health policy: pairing advocacy with practical solutions that help businesses compete, attract talent, and support their workforce. Learn more.
Mental Health
Mental health increasingly impacts workforce participation, productivity, retention, and overall employee wellbeing. The Business Summit on Mental Health brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss best practices for improving workplace well-being and addressing the evolving mental health landscape in North Carolina.
Building North Carolina’s Healthcare Workforce
Through the NC Health Talent Alliance, the NC Chamber Foundation is working alongside employers, education providers, workforce leaders, and health systems to strengthen North Carolina’s healthcare talent pipeline and address growing workforce shortages across the sector.
The Agenda
The NC Chamber advocates for policies and market-driven solutions that improve health outcomes, strengthen workforce participation, expand employer flexibility, and create more predictable healthcare costs for North Carolina businesses.
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- View our Legislative Agenda to learn more about the NC Chamber’s priorities this legislative session.
Join the Effort
Ensure your business has a seat at the table as we work towards improved healthcare outcomes and value in North Carolina: Explore membership opportunities with the NC Chamber today.