State Awards Mission 95 New Beds Amidst Safety Scrutiny; Competitor Bids Denied

WNC -- April 3, 2026: In a decision that has sparked both relief and outrage across Western North Carolina, state regulators have officially authorized Mission Hospital to add 95 new acute-care beds to its Asheville campus.The ruling, issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) on March 27, 2026, marks a significant victory for HCA Healthcare, even as the facility remains under federal observation for safety violations that recently threatened its ability to tre