Piedmont Medical Center
Coverage of Piedmont Medical Center in the Nexus archive.
- One killed, one hurt in early morning crash in Rock Hill
An investigation is underway after a deadly crash occurred in Rock Hill early Sunday morning on the Exit 82 southbound ramp of I-77. The driver, James Conner, lost control of his vehicle and died at the scene. A passenger was taken to Piedmont Medical Center.
- Surgery sticker shock: A Charlotte-area woman’s hip replacement story
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.
- 1 charged in deadly Rock Hill crash, involving moped
A 43-year-old moped driver died in a Rock Hill crash on Saturday when a Ford Fusion turned left in front of him. Jeremy Durham, 35, the Fusion driver, was charged with failure to yield and driving under suspension. The incident is under investigation by the Rock Hill Police Department.