North Carolina residents speak out against giant health care merger with beloved non-profit

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    "url": "https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/wake-med-health-atrium-merger-opposition/",
    "title": "North Carolina residents speak out against giant health care merger with beloved non-profit - thecooldown.com",
    "excerpt": "Photo Credit: More Perfect Union North Carolina residents are mounting opposition to a proposed combination of WakeMed Health and Atrium Health, arguing that the transaction could strip a well-regarded local hospital system of oversight while driving up what patients pay. In the caption of an Instagram post , More Perfect Union (@perfectunion) said, \"Atrium Health, a giant conglomerate known for suing patients over their medical bills, is on the verge of merging with non-profit WakeMed Health.\" A post shared by More Perfect Union (@perfectunion) The post described WakeMed as \"a beloved small group of community hospitals in North Carolina,\" adding that residents are \"fighting back, trying to preserve the independence of good, local hospitals.\" According to the outlet, the Wake County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on the merger on Sept. 21, 2026. Critics describe Atrium, which operates across multiple states, as a company with a concerning record on pricing, debt collection, and consolidation. \"WakeMed saved my life. So when I talk about WakeMed, I'm talking about the hospital that gave my children a chance to grow up with their mother. It's one of the best hospital systems in the nation,\" one speaker said in the video. Others in the clip warned that an Atrium takeover could leave patients with higher costs without better care. 💡These best-sellers from Quince...",
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