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Asheville is a medium-sized North Carolina city with a population of almost 70,000. It is the home of the University of North Carolina in Asheville. Asheville has lower unemployment rates than that of North Carolina and the nation as a whole. However, average incomes are lower in Asheville than in the state of North Carolina and the nation as a whole while cost of living is slightly higher. The result is that Asheville is not the most affordable North Carolina city to live in. Some of Asheville’s largest employers include Mission Hospitals, Buncombe County Public Schools, GE Lighting Systems, Care Partners, Blue Ridge Paper Products, and The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa.

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Healthcare and Insurance Information in Asheville, North Carolina

Healthcare is one of the largest industries in Asheville, North Carolina. In fact, out of Asheville’s top ten employers, three are medical centers -- Mission Hospitals, CarePartners, and the Asheville VA Medical Center. The result is that residents of Asheville have access to a range of healthcare providers. Mission Hospitals, the largest employer of the city of Asheville, was named as one of America’s Best Hospitals in 2007 by U.S. News and World Report. Health insurance is affordable in Asheville, and it provides residents with some of the best medical care in the country.

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Medical Centers in Ashville, NC:

  • Mission Hospitals
    509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
  • CarePartners Health Services
    68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
  • VA Medical Center
    1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805
  • Pro Med Minor Emergency Center
    136 Mimosa Dr., Asheville, NC 28806

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Key Facts...

In 2005 $2 trillion was spent on health care services in the United States. On average, each person was responsible for a total annual health care bill of $6,700. Is your health insurance plan working for you and your family?

Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006).

Health care costs in the United States rose an unprecedented 6.9% in 2005, more than double the rate of inflation. These costs are expected to rise at similar levels for the next decade. Protect your health and your wallet by investing in a health insurance plan that is right for you.

Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006).

A 2003 study by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation determined that over one third of uninsured adults reported having trouble paying their medical bills. Safeguard yourself and your family against future debt by finding a high quality health care plan.

Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Access to Care for the Uninsured: An Update. 29 September 2003.