In Depth: Inside the numbers behind the WakeMed-Atrium proposed merger

Wake County Commissioners are scheduled to vote on a proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health on Monday. Atrium is one of the biggest health care providers in the country, while WakeMed is much smaller. WakeMed says it wants to keep up with the growth of this community.
Posted 9/18/2026, 11:43:12 PM