Charlotte-based Atrium is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s biggest nonprofit healthcare companies. An official announcement about the transaction is planned for Tuesday after a Monday vote by Wake County officials.

Posted 5/1/2026, 10:17:36 PM

Atrium Health to take control of WakeMed, pending Monday vote

Atrium Health plans to take control of WakeMed in a deal that could bring at least $2 billion in new investment to Wake County, documents filed with Wake County indicate.

County commissioners are expected to vote on a measure Monday that would help pave the way for the transaction. Charlotte-based Atrium is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s biggest nonprofit healthcare companies.…