Healthcare rivalry heats up in Charlotte area with plans for two new hospitals

Charlotte’s two largest hospitals systems announced on Tuesday plans to each build another hospital in the metro area, citing rapid population growth across the region. They intend to spend an estimated $283.5 million on the projects. Atrium Health said it is seeking to build a $116 million hospital and $13.5 million medical office in western Union County, a project it estimates to be completed in early 2022.