The independent monitor was appointed when HCA, a for-profit health care system, purchased the nonprofit Mission Hospital for $1.5 billion in 2019.
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Wellness roundup: VA debuts ambulance for veterans
The Veteran Medical Transport ambulance for Charles George VA Medical Center will provide transportation between facilities and after hospitalization.
Impact Health hires executive director
Laurie Stradley joined Impact Health as executive director Oct. 24.
City, county file class-action lawsuit against HCA/Mission
Asheville and Buncombe County filed a class-action lawsuit against HCA Healthcare and Mission Health on July 27 in U.S. District Court. The lawsuit alleges HCA is attempting to monopolize health care in Western North Carolina. “The Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners felt it was necessary to take this step to […]
Wellness roundup: Hominy Valley Health Center opens in Candler
Western North Carolina Community Health Services, a federally qualified community health center in Asheville, opened a new branch in Candler on Wednesday, May 4. The Hominy Valley Health Center is on the same site as the Hominy Valley Crisis Center, 1914 Smokey Park Highway.
Wellness roundup: Acupuncture clinic opens
South Slope Acupuncture & Wellness, a clinic founded by Autum Kirgan, licensed acupuncturist, opened in February.
Wellness roundup: Vaya to consolidate with Cardinal; MAHEC receives doula grant
Asheville-based Vaya Health and Charlotte-based Cardinal Innovations, two of North Carolina’s largest managed care organizations, announced on June 1 that they will consolidate ahead of the state’s transformation to Medicaid managed care. Vaya will assume responsibility for coordinating services for Cardinal Innovations members once the organizations are consolidated. Vaya Health currently manages services for individuals […]
WNC wellness review: Macon County gets support for dialysis center, urgent care closes and ADHD week
In this week’s health-and-wellness review, N.C. child care generates serious revenue, Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care closes its Airport Road location, and more.
WNC wellness review: Child dies from mosquito virus, a new women’s health website, and Patch Adams
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, a new website devoted to women’s health and preconception health launches, a local non-profit plans to provide exercise programs in 38 schools, and more.
WNC wellness review: Original clinic opens, insurance for autism must wait, and AIDS testing
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, a new postpartum depression clinic opens in Chapel Hill, a former Buddhist nun will visit Asheville, and more.
WNC wellness review: dental clinic success, music therapy for veterans, and wellness center plans
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, A-B Tech’s free dental clinic provides care to hundreds, Blue Cross seeks a rate hike, and more.