"Controversy Erupts as Attorney General and Medical Professionals Accuse HCA of Neglecting Patient Care in N.C. Hospital"

HCA Healthcare, the largest for-profit hospital chain in the US, is facing criticism from nurses, doctors, and the North Carolina Attorney General over alleged diminished patient care at Mission Hospital in Asheville. The attorney general has threatened to sue HCA for violating the terms of the agreement it made when purchasing the hospital, which included promises to provide specific services. Doctors and nurses have raised concerns about understaffing, reduced services, and longer wait times in the emergency department. HCA has disputed these claims and stated that it is committed to enhancing services and addressing staffing issues. The dispute highlights the growing debate over corporate ownership of healthcare facilities and its impact on patient care.