WakeMed touts benefits of Atrium deal after weekend backlash

By: Rose Hoban, NC Health News, Michelle Crouch, NC Health News

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,574

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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This report was first published by North Carolina Health News.

When WakeMed Health & Hospitals board members were first approached by Charlotte-based Atrium Health about combining forces two years ago, they weren’t sold on the idea.

But after two years of review and study — including bringing in an outside consultant to evaluate the deal — they changed their minds, WakeMed Board Chair Thad McDonald told Wake County commissioners on Monday.

“I am acutely …

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