Atrium Health

Charlotte students are participating in Atrium Health’s Hype Summer Academy, which uses virtual reality simulations, anatomy labs, and radiology activities to prepare 75 students for high-demand healthcare careers. The program connects participants with mentors and real-world experiences.

An 11-year-old North Carolina boy with a seizure disorder was taken to his first professional soccer match by Atrium Health and Charlotte FC. Liam Sullivan and his family attended a Charlotte FC game in New Jersey against the New York Red Bulls, where the team won 2-0.

The new NC State Health Plan has raised concerns among employees using Atrium Health, but leaders are confident the health care system can accommodate preferred providers.

Stephanie Campbell required a hip replacement after a fall but faced a $125,000 self-pay cost at Piedmont Medical Center, far exceeding regional averages. The Campbells, without insurance due to Joe Campbell’s pastoral role, discovered significant price disparities between providers, with other hospitals offering similar procedures at lower costs with discounts. Experts highlighted the lack of price regulation in U.S. healthcare, contributing to unpredictable expenses for self-pay patients.

North Carolina State Health Plan members may face higher premiums but could save on care costs by using preferred providers like UNC Hospitals and Novant Health. The plan categorizes providers into preferred, access, and non-preferred tiers, with Atrium Health designated as non-preferred. A 5% premium increase was approved, sparking criticism from employee groups.

Atrium Health agreed to a $1.8 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging it shared patient data via Meta Pixel on its website, allowing Facebook and Google to use the data for targeted ads. Atrium Health denied wrongdoing, and individuals with specific accounts between 2015 and 2024 can file claims until Sept. 28, with a final hearing on Sept. 30.

Leah Hixon was shot in the face by a stray bullet during the 2025 Fourth of July in Charlotte, sustaining severe injuries and ongoing emotional trauma. She and her partner, Natalie Mayo, now urge people to avoid reckless gun use, emphasizing that 'guns are not fireworks.' No arrests have been made in the case.

Atrium Health has settled a lawsuit related to its online portal for $1.8 million. Patients who had a MyAtriumHealth or MyCarolinas account between January 1, 2015, and April 10, 2024, are eligible for payouts.

Chris Bowe has been named president of Novant Health’s Charlotte region, bringing nearly 30 years of healthcare experience, including prior leadership roles at Atrium Health’s Greater Charlotte region. He previously served as president of Novant Health’s Triad market and began his career as a physical therapist.

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.

A hospital system merger in North Carolina has created local controversy but has national relevance. The merger is between WakeMed and Atrium Health. This event may have broader implications for the healthcare industry.