Both systems have been embroiled in a years-long battle to build a new hospital in Hoke County. Previously, Cape Fear was granted a CON to build a 41-bed hospital, while First Health received approval for an 8-bed facility. The systems appealed that decision, arguing granting both applications would duplicate services. They both then filed CON requests for a 65-bed facility.
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