HCA Healthcare Under Fire for Compliance Delays as Trading Volume Ranks 250th

On August 8, 2025, HCA Healthcare (HCA) rose 2.22% with a trading volume of $390 million, ranking 250th in market activity. An independent monitor overseeing the company’s compliance with the 2019 acquisition of Mission Health has raised concerns about HCA’s cooperation. The monitor criticized delays in information sharing and restricted access to data on staffing, charity care, and protected services, citing legal protections invoked by HCA to withhold details. The company’s actions, including delayed responses to requests and disclaimers labeling data as proprietary, have been described as undermining accountability and transparency.

According to the compliance report, HCA’s refusal to provide timely and detailed information hindered the monitor’s ability to conduct effective assessments. For example, requested supplemental data for hospital visits was delivered 21 days late, limiting the value of site inspections. The monitor also rejected HCA’s proposal to edit the compliance report before public release, arguing it would compromise objectivity. HCA maintains it is in compliance with the acquisition agreement, citing a CMS survey that found no deficiencies in June 2025. The company attributes the monitor’s findings to “outdated information” and emphasizes its commitment to serving Western North Carolina’s healthcare needs.

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