Mission

HCA Healthcare Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Case, Pledges Community Support for Asheville’s Mission Health

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — HCA Healthcare has reached a settlement in an antitrust lawsuit that has affected the Mission Health system for the past three years. This lawsuit was initiated by four local governments in Western North Carolina, who argued that HCA’s practices led to increased healthcare costs and reduced quality in the region. The governments involved in the lawsuit—Brevard, Asheville, Buncombe County, and Madison County—raised concerns about HCA’s monopolistic behavior following its acquisition of Mission Health in 2019, which included the only hospital in Asheville and several rural facilities. The plaintiffs alleged that this consolidation … Read more

Mission of Mercy: Jury Awards $2.5M to Christian Missionary After Near-Blindness from Misdiagnosis

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A South Carolina jury awarded $2.5 million to a Christian missionary who nearly lost his vision due to a misdiagnosis, a case that raises questions about medical accountability. The decision came after a lengthy legal battle, highlighting the severe impact of the error on the missionary’s life and work. The plaintiff, an experienced missionary, claimed that the misdiagnosis led to significant complications, ultimately threatening his eyesight. The case centered around the medical treatment he received after experiencing troubling symptoms. Expert testimonies presented during the trial suggested that the healthcare professionals involved failed to provide the … Read more

California Governor Signs New Bill Making College More Accessible in West Valley Mission District

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A significant educational reform is set to impact students in the West Valley Mission Community College District as Governor Gavin Newsom has approved a new measure to provide tuition waivers more effectively. The recently signed AB 3158, spearheaded by State Assemblymember Marc Berman and enacted into law on September 24, specifically targets local students, facilitating easier access to free education beginning January 1, 2025. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, the West Valley Mission Community College District encompasses several affluent communities including Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Santa Clara. Previously, students residing … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Unnecessary ER Procedures Inflate Costs, Strain Resources at Asheville’s Mission Hospital

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Asheville, NC — A recent lawsuit filed in federal court is bringing to light concerns about patient care and systemic inefficiencies within western North Carolina’s healthcare system, specifically targeting the practices at Asheville’s Mission Hospital. The legal action initiated by Buncombe County Government against HCA Healthcare, which took ownership of Mission and other regional hospitals in 2019, marks a significant challenge against the alleged monopolistic tendencies and profit-driven policies that may be exacerbating health care access issues in rural areas. According to the lawsuit, since HCA’s acquisition of Mission Hospital, there has been a notable … Read more