What is the N.C. Institute of Medicine?

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on November 5, 2007 - 4:03pm.
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Answer:

A health care think tank chartered by the state legislature.

In 1983, the N.C. General Assembly created the N.C. Institute of Medicine to serve as an unbiased source of information and advice about health care.

The public agency works with health care providers, insurers, state government and patient advocates to write recommendations for public policy changes.

It is run by 100 members appointed by the governor for five-year terms from business, health care, philanthropy and the general public. Financial support comes from the state and private foundations.

The institute is based in Durham.

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