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Cone Health and Novant Health have signed an agreement giving Novant Health an interest in HealthTeam Advantage (HTA) — the Medicare Advantage company started by Cone Health. Cone Health remains the majority shareholder.

Health system expands on its previously earned NCQA Health Equity Accreditation WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Following participation in an eight-month long pilot evaluation program, Novant Health has earned accreditation in the first cohort of the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus program. Novant Health is only one of two health systems in the country to leverage its time and resources to participate in the pilot and receive the NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus status.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 21, 2022 – Novant Health announced today it is deploying innovative tools for leadership development and training with Moth+Flame, an award-winning virtual reality (VR) provider and technology studio.

WILMINGTON, N.C. – To support mothers around the clock, Novant Health has expanded lactation services by providing private, one-on-one video consultations between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily to patients in the Wilmington region. The on-demand, virtual lactation consultations will connect parents who need overnight support with a lactation expert so patients can share concerns, ask questions and get advice with little to no wait.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health has received multiple American Heart Association Awards for demonstrating its continued commitment to quality and efficient care for cardiovascular patients, resulting in shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Novant Health Cancer Institute - Huntersville recently expanded its services to provide the latest in advanced radiation and medical oncology treatment for patients in an easily accessible outpatient location close to home. The multiphase expansion project at 10030 Gilead Parkway in Huntersville began earlier this year and includes new technology that will allow patients to receive top-of-the-line minimally invasive radiation treatment services, as well as a new and recently expanded medical oncology unit.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health today announced it is building on environmental sustainability initiatives already underway by setting more ambitious, science-based targets to create a more sustainable future for its patients, team members and communities.

Novant Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022, ranking No. 20 in North Carolina. Forbes partnered with market research company, Statista, to create the list, which is divided into 51 rankings — one for each of the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia — and was compiled by anonymously surveying 70,000 Americans employed at companies with at least 500 employees.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Since January 2020, Novant Health and Novant Health Foundation have invested $25.5 million in community impact and health equity initiatives across North Carolina, made possible by funding, clinical expertise and a range of strategic programs. Together, these initiatives are designed to improve the key drivers of health, including access to care, food, housing, transportation, technology and workforce training and development.

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The American College of Cardiology has awarded Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center with Heart Failure Accreditation with Outpatient Services for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart failure. The hospital is among only three in North Carolina to earn the accreditation, which is based on the ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with heart failure through pre-hospital care, early stabilization, acute care, transitional care, clinical quality measures and more.

SHALLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health Medical Group has opened a new clinic in Shallotte to expand access to pulmonary and sleep medicine services in Brunswick County.

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Novant Health has added new physicians in partnership with UNC Health as part of commitments to increase access to pediatric specialty care in the Wilmington region. The initial phase of growth includes both adding new services so families can seek care locally and expanding existing services to shorten wait times.