Reggie Ponder | Wake WeeklyThe Wake County Board of Commissioners in May placed a 90-day pause on taking any action on the plan. WakeMed and Atrium must release the actual terms before asking county commissioners and the people of Wake County to support this plan.” We will be able to create jobs and accelerate economic growth through one of the largest health care investments in Wake County.” “Our partnership with Atrium Health will mean Wake County has three strong hospital systems, ensuring choice for patients,” WakeMed said in response. Uniting with Atrium Health will not raise costs; scale will help with reducing our costs for supplies, medicines and equipment.