WakeMed
Coverage of WakeMed in the Nexus archive.
- $18.2M medical malpractice verdict, largest of its kind, handed down in NC county
An $18.2 million medical malpractice verdict was awarded in Wake County, North Carolina, for a birth injury case involving a doctor at WakeMed. The jury found the doctor negligent, resulting in permanent injury to a baby during delivery.
- 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.
- STAT+: Why the WakeMed – Atrium Health hospital merger matters
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.