N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108D-30: Intent and Goals.

It is the intent of the General Assembly to transform the State's current Medicaid program in order to provide budget predictability for the taxpayers of this State while ensuring quality care to those in need. The new Medicaid program shall be designed to achieve the following goals:

(1) Ensure budget predictability through shared risk and accountability.

(2) Ensure balanced quality, patient satisfaction, and financial measures.

(3) Ensure efficient and cost-effective administrative systems and structures.

(4) Ensure a sustainable delivery system. (2015-245, s. 1; 2019-81, s. 14(a); 2022-74, s. 9D.15(z); 2023-11, s. 3.2(e).)