An Update on Interprofessional Education and Practice in North Carolina: The State of the State

Abstract

Team-based care, the optimal result of interprofessional education and often referred to as interprofessional practice, is a critical ingredient in the success of efforts to address health and workforce needs. Articles in this issue provide an update on what has occurred across North Carolina related to team-based care since this journal last covered it in 2018, highlighting innovations and infrastructure that address health equity, population-based care, reducing costs, and increasing quality.