The importance of the availability of quality, cost-efficient health care has long been recognized by Charlotte's citizens. Early recognition in the community of future cost problems and cooperative efforts to keep cost increases under control have resulted in reasonable costs, thoughtful use of services by physicians, and efficient hospital management. Four major hospitals in the area fall under the Carolinas HealthCare System and include Carolinas Medical Center (861 beds), Carolinas Medical Center–Mercy Hospital (305 beds), Carolinas Medical Center–Pineville (109 beds), and Carolinas Medical Center–University (130 beds). Another major hospital system is Presbyterian Healthcare, comprised of three area hospitals in Charlotte, Matthews, and Huntersville.