Former Mission Health doctor describes 'slow-speed train crash' that led to state lawsuit

Dr. Scott Joslin Speaks Out About Why He Left Mission Health

WLOS NEWS 13 | REPORTED BY KAREN ZATKULAK

Dr. Scott Joslin, who worked at Mission Health from 1999-2023, described what he saw and experienced when for-profit HCA Healthcare took over the hospital system in 2019. Joslin's account was included in Attorney General Josh Stein's lawsuit against the company. (Photo: WLOS Staff)

Dr. Scott Joslin left Mission Health in 2023 due to his concerns about the changes in patient care after HCA Healthcare acquired the hospital. Dr. Joslin, who worked at Mission Health for over two decades, expressed his worries about compromised patient care and declining morale among staff due to cuts and changes implemented by HCA.

In this interview with WLOS, he described instances of inadequate staffing in the Emergency Department and expressed concerns about patient safety. Despite his efforts to address these issues, Dr. Joslin ultimately left Mission Health, feeling that he could no longer ensure the quality of care his patients deserved.

The North Carolina Attorney General’s lawsuit against HCA includes Dr. Joslin's account, and HCA's response denying many of the allegations.