CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — The two largest hospitals in Charlotte are hoping to expand services in Cabarrus County.
The state medical facilities plan says the area needs 126 more hospital beds by 2027.
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According to the Charlotte Observer, both Atrium and Novant filed proposals.
Atrium wants to add a tower with 126 beds to its current hospital in Concord, while Novant wants to build a new facility with just 50 beds.
State law said if two or more hospitals are competing in an area, regulators must pick one.
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