As part of a just-announced settlement, Mission Health will donate $1 million to create a new charity fund in resolution of the In re Mission Health Antitrust Litigation. Lieff Cabraser and co-counsel represent consumer plaintiffs in this litigation against HCA Healthcare/Mission Health that alleged the hospital giant abused its market power to prevent insurers from offering patients financial incentives to use lower cost or higher quality services offered by competitors. The new settlement fund will provide assistance with healthcare costs for families and individuals with incomes up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
The settlement’s other provisions also ensure the continued operation of Transylvania Regional Hospital for at least three more years. Mission Health has further agreed to support the restoration of adult daycare services in Brevard, North Carolina, either by re-opening the adult daycare center or by working with the city to provide suitable space for such services. Mission Hospital will seek quality verification as a trauma center from the American College of Surgeons, and plaintiff municipalities and counties will receive additional advisory board materials pertaining to Mission Health to increase transparency.
The agreement acknowledges the contributions of Mission Health and HCA Healthcare’s doctors, nurses, and staff, particularly during Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, and reflects a resolution that provides lasting benefits to the people of Western North Carolina.
Learn more about the HCA Healthcare/Mission Health Antitrust Class Action Lawsuit.
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