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Our Work

How We’re Achieving our Goals

RECLAIM HEALTHCARE WNC’s North Star is accessible, affordable, high quality health care across the system for all residents in WNC. We are prepared for a sustained campaign. In order to reach our goals, we are: 

“The nurses at Mission are not fooled by the paltry efforts HCA has done to remove the hospital from immediate jeopardy, but I promise the nurses at Mission will not stop fighting for this community. We will NOT lie down. We will not be bullied. We will continue to advocate for the health and well-being of the people.” — Molly Senker, Nurse at Mission Health

  • We collect and report patient and provider experiences regarding quality of care issues to regulatory agencies, including: the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Joint Commission of Hospital Accreditation, the NC Attorney General’s Office, and Dogwood Health Trust's Independent Monitor.

    Report your experience here.

  • We represent the concerns and voices of individuals and organizations in our communities. We work with local and national media to accurately report on the issues. We inform the public through forums, press conferences, digital media, and outreach to local and national media outlets.

    Browse national and local coverage here.

  • We galvanize the voices of our community to call for better health care for Western North Carolina. Over 260 physicians have signed an open letter to the Independent Monitor expressing concern for the impact of HCA’s corporate culture. Over 70 clergy have signed a letter expressing their concern. Additional letters from our community are being circulated, including: Business Leaders, Community Members, Elected Officials, Former Mission Board/Foundation Members, Former Mission Leadership, and Organizations. Signatures will continue to be added to each of these letters.

    Read our letters to HCA here.

  • We are in regular communication with state and federal authorities, including state legislators, to identify options that would drive improvements in the quality of care and of the workplace at Mission.

  • Our supporters have submitted comments and spoken at hearings where state officials are considering expanding hospital and emergency department beds in the region.  Our focus is on increasing competition rather than granting any new capacity to HCA.

  • Beyond our leadership group, we work with a number of physicians, nurses, business leaders, attorneys, and other community members who bring their expertise to our effort and make us more effective. We have broad support throughout the community, including many individuals and organizations who feel they can't safely speak out. We're representing voices beyond our coaltion.

  • Although it seems contradictory, we encourage people to purchase at least one share of HCA stock in order to be able to participate in the annual shareholder meeting and make our voices heard there.

    Please let us know if you are a shareholder, and we will tell you how you can help!

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