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UNC Health Pushes for New Asheville Hospital
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 104
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Summary
UNC Health is racing to build a 92-bed hospital near downtown Asheville, after their last proposal was shut down by state regulators — this time they’re targeting a site near Westgate Mall, just 10 miles from their previous rejected plan. With a management deal already in place in Henderson County, they’re pushing to fill a critical gap in high-level care. Meanwhile, Mission Hospital snagged a major state bed allocation despite past federal warnings, sparking local backlash — and now UNC Health is applying for a separate batch through the Certificate of Need process. Novant Health is also in the mix, seeking 20 beds. A hearing is set for August, with final decisions due by December — as the region’s healthcare race heats up, UNC Health vows to expand access and give Asheville residents more local options. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb969b18b730d617