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WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig on possible Atrium Merger: Will patients pay more?
Amid mounting concerns over rising healthcare costs, WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig sits down with WRAL to address the potential merger with Atrium Health.
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WakeMed loses two top executives as proposed merger with Atrium looms
Thomas Gough, WakeMed’s chief operating officer, has been named COO at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida. Seth Brody, WakeMed’s chief physician executive, has joined UNC Health.
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WRAL Investigates: WakeMed eyes $919 million expansion as Atrium deal faces uncertain future
WakeMed is proposing more than $919 million in new hospitals and expansions across Wake County as uncertainty continues over its proposed merger with Atrium Health.
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WakeMed-Atrium deal ‘deserves close scrutiny,’ governor’s office says ahead of possible merger vote
Gov. Josh Stein’s office this week sent a letter to WakeMed Chief Executive Donald Gintzig, asking about a dozen questions about particulars of the proposal including financials and oversight.
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Possible WakeMed-Atrium merger: Wake County commissioners hear public input
Dozens spoke Monday about the possible merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health, as opponents also rallied outside the Wake County Justice Center.
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'Our lives are worth more': Town hall attendees demand to see more of planned WakeMed-Atrium merger
Community members offered their thoughts on Monday about the planned merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health at a town hall.
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State employees, retirees to be charged extra for using WakeMed
For the 750,000 members of North Carolina’s State Health Plan, using WakeMed could cost thousands of dollars extra starting next year. But using UNC Health could lead to equally large discounts.
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Opponents warn WakeMed-Atrium merger could raise costs, reduce local control
Opponents urged Wake County commissioners to vote against the deal, citing a Brown University School of Public Health report that says the deal could drive up healthcare costs, impact affordability for low-income patients, and cut local control.
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The Soccer Tournament sets record attendance in Cary, viewership highs
The six-day event in Cary racked up viewership record highs on streaming platforms and NBC, while seeing an increase in people attending in person at WakeMed Soccer Park.
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Nonprofit hospital CEOs would face pay limits under bill advancing in NC Senate
Senate Bill 978, introduced as a merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health was being formulated, would cap compensation for chief executives of nonprofit hospitals at 400 times the wage of the lowest-paid employee.
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WakeMed, Atrium execs make merger case to Wake County officials
A merger between two hospital systems — which has drawn considerable scrutiny and criticism from state officials since it was announced last month — requires the blessing of commissioners.
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Wake Co. commissioners set to discuss WakeMed-Atrium deal on Monday
The board is expected to grill WakeMed executives on details of the merger and what role the county would play in it. County commissioners appoint directors to WakeMed's board.
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WakeMed-Atrium deal could lead to cost hikes for state workers, officials say. WakeMed pushes back
WakeMed says its proposed merger with Atrium Health would lower costs. North Carolina State Health Plan officials say premiums could increase if WakeMed charges Atrium prices.
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'Top-notch care': WakeMed leaders say Atrium Health merger is best move for hospital's future
The proposed partnership between WakeMed and Atrium Health faced tough questions during its final listening session. Some worry the merger could drive up health care costs for patients and taxpayers statewide, but the people involved in the deal say it's the best move for the future of the hospital.
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$1M dreams kick off in Cary: The Soccer Tournament brings global clubs, local hopefuls
Some big-time names in a cozy, intimate environment are drawing soccer fans to Cary for the fourth edition of The Soccer Tournament.
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WakeMed: UNC Health proposed partnership, but we're sticking with Atrium
A WakeMed representative said the hospital system got a proposal from UNC Health over a potential partnership.
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‘Not sustainable with current stadium’: NC Courage push for public funding for new venue
The NWSL franchise plays at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. It has been seeking a new stadium near downtown Raleigh.
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WakeMed to host more listening sessions over Atrium Health deal that's drawn criticism and concerns
At a public forum last week, WakeMed leaders tried to reassure the community over a multi-billion dollar deal that’s drawn bipartisan criticism. The deal would see WakeMed partner with Charlotte’s Atrium Health.
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Two injured after car crashes into WakeMed hospital building, police investigating
Authorities on Tuesday said a two-vehicle accident led to one of them hitting the side of a WakeMed hospital building. Two people are being treated for minor injuries, a WakeMed spokesperson said.
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WakeMed Executives argue Atrium proposal is vital for growth and modernization
Executives say a plan to let Charlotte-based Atrium Health take over WakeMed is essential to the Raleigh-based hospital system's expansion plans and to providing care to those below the poverty line.
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WakeMed leaders say deal with Atrium essential to growth, care for those below poverty level
Executives say a plan to let Charlotte-based Atrium Health take over WakeMed is essential to the Raleigh-based hospital system’s expansion plans, and to providing care to those below the poverty line.
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What to know about WakeMed’s deal with Atrium as NC officials raise alarms
State lawmakers, the Raleigh mayor, a group that represents state employees and the state’s elected attorney general, auditor and treasurer are among those weighing in on a takeover deal between two state hospital systems.
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Atrium-WakeMed vote delayed after concerns raised by state officials
State Auditor Dave Boliek on Sunday publicly called for a delay to Monday's planned vote with the Wake County Board of Commissioners.
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Atrium to take control of WakeMed in deal that could bring $2B investment to Wake
The deal could give WakeMed easier access to capital as it seeks to compete with UNC Health and Duke Health. It would also give Atrium a foothold in the fast-growing Triangle market.
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Authorities request court order WakeMed to turn over videos from officer shooting
A joint motion from prosecutors and defense attorneys filed Wednesday seeks a court order to get WakeMed to release video from the day officer Roger Smith was shot and killed.
