STAT+: Why the WakeMed – Atrium Health hospital merger matters

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Thanks for being here! So much to read, including a new series from my colleagues Lev Facher and Isa Cueto. They delved into the perils of alcohol despite its ubiquity in American culture. The opening piece has several passages and quotes that will make you stop and think in a gratifying, educational way. Give it a read, and as always, pour your thoughts and tips my way: bob.herman@statnews.com.

Wide a-Wake(Med)

Most of you reading this do not live in North Carolina. But a hospital system merger in that state that has created local rage has national relevance.

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