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Five Startups Join gBETA Charlotte Health
The inaugural cohort brings together startups in cardiac diagnostics, diagnostics infrastructure, antimicrobials, maternal health, and wound care, with three of the five companies based in Charlotte.
Piedmont Medical Center announces service realignment across Rock Hill and Fort Mill
Piedmont Medical Center is shifting obstetrics and neonatal services to Fort Mill while expanding trauma, surgical, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular care in Rock Hill.
Health Innovation Day 2026 — Companion Guide
Eight chapters on AI, procurement, patient trust, wearables, startups, clinical expertise, and funding. Case studies, sourced data, and myths debunked.
Piedmont Urology recognized as a UroLift Center of Excellence
PHC Piedmont Urology in Statesville was recognized for exceptional experience and patient outcomes with the UroLift procedure.
Advocate Health to Launch Nation's Largest Hospital Drone Delivery Network
Zipline drones will bring faster, tech-driven delivery of medications, supplies and critical lab samples, improving patient care. Advocate Health announced it will launch the nation's largest hospital-based drone delivery network from Charlotte.
Duke Health taps new CEO from rival hospital system
Duke University Health System has appointed Dr. David Zaas as its new CEO, effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Zaas joins Duke Health from a top leadership role at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
OrthoCarolina expands ASC network after end of CON restrictions
OrthoCarolina is moving ahead with ambulatory surgery center expansion projects in Matthews and Mallard Creek after North Carolina lifted certificate-of-need restrictions.
CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24M in West Charlotte Wellness Program
CVS Health Foundation announced a $2.24 million investment to improve quality of life in West Charlotte through the Westside Wellness Collab, providing fresh produce and hot meals to nearly 20,000 Historic West End residents.
Cone Health Launching Mobile Clinics to Expand Cardiovascular, Prenatal Care Access
Cone Health is rolling out two new mobile clinics across the Piedmont. One provides cardiovascular screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. The other focuses on gynecologic services including prenatal and reproductive care.
Charlotte Health Tech Briefing - March 2026
Six startups pitching at the Health Innovation Pitch Party. Mayo Clinic opening its data vault. gBeta launching a health cohort at The Pearl. Advisory5 relaunching with a new model.
CNSA named top private practice in neurological surgery nationally by Castle Connolly
Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates was recognized by Castle Connolly as the No. 1 private practice in neurological surgery nationally and No. 1 in North Carolina.
Novant Health hires veteran surgeon to launch robotic heart program in Charlotte
Novant Health has launched a robotic mitral valve repair program that is minimally invasive with much faster recovery. The technology can reduce hospital stays from a week to two days.
Health Innovation Pitch Party 2026: Meet the Six Startups Selected
Six health tech startups have been selected for this year's Health Innovation Pitch Party in Charlotte, spanning behavioral health AI, pediatric wellness, women's cardiometabolic health, cardiac diagnostics, smart catheter systems, and mobility health for aging adults.
CaroMont launches workforce scholarship campaign
CaroMont Health launched the CaroMont Health Cares Campaign, a $15 million effort to expand the regional healthcare workforce through scholarships, mentoring, certifications, and career support.
CaroMont launches $15M campaign to expand the regional healthcare workforce
CaroMont Health launched the CaroMont Health Cares Campaign to fund scholarships, mentoring, certifications, and career support across the region.
90 Percent of Y Combinator Startups Are Now AI Companies - Here's Why That's Alarming
In YC's summer 2025 batch, 154 of 170 startups were AI companies. In the fall, 140 of 154 were. That's 90 percent of each cohort devoted to AI - a concentration unlike anything the 20-year-old institution has seen before.
N.C. State Health Plan partners with Novant Health to broaden surgical access
The Department of State Treasurer announced Novant Health's addition to the State Health Plan. The partnership will expand the Plan's Lantern surgical benefit by broadening access to no-cost, high-quality surgical care for many Plan members in North Carolina.
OrthoCarolina startup Axolo Health finds promise in VR treatment for phantom limb pain
An OrthoCarolina patient testing a therapeutic virtual reality device designed to lessen phantom limb pain for amputees. The device, designed by OrthoCarolina doctors Glenn Gaston and Bryan Loeffler, was recently registered as a Class 2 medical device by the FDA.
Advocate Health invests $1M into A Home For All
The Charlotte-based health system will invest an additional $1 million into A Home For All, an initiative addressing homelessness and housing instability in Mecklenburg County. This is in addition to commitments made as part of The Pearl innovation district near Pearl Park.
Charlotte Radiology faces scrutiny over follow-up care after abnormal mammograms
NC Health News reported that some women screened through Charlotte Radiology's mobile mammography program struggled to access timely follow-up care.
Metrolina Eye merges with Mecklenburg Eye Associates
Metrolina Eye Associates merged with Mecklenburg Eye Associates, creating a larger full-service eye care platform in the Charlotte region and adding locations in Rock Hill, Uptown, and University.
Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center to join CaroMont Health
CaroMont Health said Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center will join the system on June 1, creating an expanded orthopedic and sports medicine program for Gaston County and surrounding communities.
Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center to join CaroMont Health
Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center is set to join CaroMont Health, expanding orthopedic capacity and strengthening the integrated care footprint in Gaston County.
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