BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Community members will have two opportunities in March to share feedback on HCA Mission Health’s performance. These meetings come as Mission Hospital faces renewed scrutiny after being found in “immediate jeopardy” with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the third time in two years.
Dogwood Health Trust and Affiliated Monitors Inc. announced community meetings scheduled for March 9 and March 10 with the Independent Monitor (IM), which is responsible for evaluating HCA Healthcare’s compliance with the 2019 Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) tied to its purchase of the Mission Health System.
“Community members who have had experiences at Mission Hospital or any other Mission Health facility in the past year are encouraged to attend,” Rachel Ryan, general counsel for Dogwood Health Trust, said in a written statement. She said the meetings provide an opportunity for the IM, Dogwood, HCA and state officials to connect directly with residents…