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A modern hospital sits over a mountain town.

In quest for more beds, Mission plans to keep staff lean, CON application shows

by Asheville Watchdog May 16, 2026May 15, 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.

Mission Hospital to evaluate leadership’s “capacity and competency,” hires consultant in wake of Immediate Jeopardy

by Asheville Watchdog March 22, 2026March 20, 2026

A large brick and glass hospital building stands under a cloudy evening sky, partially obscured by tall trees in the foreground. The windows reflect soft light from the setting sun, and the scene conveys a calm, moody atmosphere.

HCA reports $3.8 billion increase in 2025, citing rise in admissions, volume

by Asheville Watchdog November 16, 2025November 14, 2025

A woman with long curly hair sits on a teal couch in a sunlit living room. She is wearing a blue dress and a light pink scarf, speaking with her hands clasped. Behind her are pillows and a red blanket, and in the foreground sits a glass of water and a decorative bowl filled with colorful spheres on a glass coffee table.

“There’s no way”: Huge ACA premium hikes force Buncombe policyholders to make hard choices, including dropping coverage

by Asheville Watchdog November 15, 2025November 12, 2025

A hospital stands along a treelike in a rural mountain town.

Mission Hospital faces new immediate jeopardy recommendation as state agency flags major safety risks

by Asheville Watchdog October 19, 2025October 18, 2025

The headquarters of a government building stands in a metropolitan area.

$33 million budget shortfall leads to widespread layoffs in Medicaid Ombudsman program

by Asheville Watchdog September 21, 2025September 19, 2025