The North Carolina Patient Safety Coalition brings together medical professionals from across the state who are focused on protecting patients by ensuring continued access to physician-led care.
As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, the NC Patient Safety Coalition remains committed to educating patients, lawmakers, and stakeholders on the importance of physician involvement in patient care. Physicians have the highest level of training and clinical preparation, equipping them to lead care teams and make informed, high-quality medical decisions that directly impact patient outcomes.
The Coalition also serves as a trusted resource for policymakers and stakeholders. Through its website, the Coalition provides data, public opinion research, and information on health outcomes that underscore the value of physician-led care and its role in maintaining high standards of patient safety across North Carolina.
As in prior sessions, there are ongoing legislative efforts that seek to reduce or eliminate physician involvement in patient care. Such proposals raise serious concerns—potentially compromising patient safety, increasing overall health care costs, and delivering limited improvements in access to care. Maintaining physician leadership within the care team remains critical to ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care for patients.
The Coalition looks forward to engaging constructively with legislators and stakeholders throughout the 2026 session on policies that impact patient care and safety.
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The NC Patient Safety Coalition is an alliance of medical professionals advocating for physician-led health care that protects patients. Learn more, access data and resources, and stay informed by visiting www.ncpatientsafety.com, and follow the Coalition on X @NCPatientSafety and Facebook www.facebook.com/NCPatientSafety.