Asheville Watchdog, Author at North Carolina Health News

Exterior view of Mission Hospital, a large multi-story medical center with red brick and glass architecture, at a street intersection under a partly cloudy sky.

State Health Policy

7 years after Mission deal, HCA disputes state’s authority to enforce purchase agreement

by Asheville Watchdog October 24, 2026October 22, 2026

By Ted Clifford Asheville Watchdog In 2018, the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office waded into the contentious sale of the nonprofit Mission Hospital to healthcare giant HCA. The office had concerns about the sale. Eager to get the deal done, HCA made concessions. The Nashville-based company agreed to keep rural satellite hospitals open for 10 […]

The emergency department entrance of a modern hospital, with two people walking toward the building.

State Health Policy

Antitrust lawsuit against Mission, HCA hits roadblock

by Asheville Watchdog October 3, 2026October 2, 2026

Pardee emerging from Mission’s shadow

by Asheville Watchdog September 5, 2026September 8, 2026

Shows an almost-full auditorium of people listening to a hearing about certificate of need beds in Western NC.

92 new hospital beds up for grabs amid anger at HCA, distrust of state regulators

by Asheville Watchdog August 25, 2026August 26, 2026

Exterior view of Mission Hospital, a large multi-story medical center with red brick and glass architecture, at a street intersection under a partly cloudy sky.

Dogwood notifies attorney general’s office that HCA is in ‘potential noncompliance’ with Mission sale contract

by Asheville Watchdog July 28, 2026July 27, 2026

A generated map showing downtown Asheville with a star on the location of a proposed new hospital.

UNC Health seeks approval for new hospital in Asheville

by Asheville Watchdog June 20, 2026June 20, 2026