Mission Hospital
Coverage of Mission Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Mountain getaway rocked by ‘latest chapter’ of deadly violence as officials avoid gang label in tourist town
A shooting in Asheville, North Carolina, killed two people and wounded seven individuals near Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue. Police officials characterized the deadly event as a direct retaliatory act tied to an earlier incident, noting it represents the latest chapter of ongoing violence across the city. Despite the severity, authorities declined to classify the violence as traditional gang activity.
- Merger oversight out, but whistleblower protections and CEO pay caps remain in NC hospital bill
The North Carolina Senate Healthcare Committee approved a hospital regulations bill that removed merger oversight provisions, which had been tied to the Atrium Health/WakeMed merger. Remaining provisions include whistleblower protections, non-compete clause restrictions, and nonprofit hospital CEO pay caps. Concerns about rising healthcare costs and issues at Mission Hospital following its acquisition by HCA Healthcare were cited as key motivations.