Tennessee Tries To Rein In Ballad’s Hospital Monopoly After Years …
WEB1 day ago · Government documents obtained by KFF Health News reveal that Tennessee officials, in closed-door negotiations, are attempting to hold the monopoly more accountable after years of complaints and protests from patients and their families. Ballad, a 20-hospital system in northeastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia, was created six years ago ...
Ballad Health hospitals failing on quality and charity care promises
WEBSep 29, 2023 · Ballad Health hospitals, the only option in the region, fell short on quality and charity obligations - yet they're suing thousands for unpaid bills.
Tenn. Attorney General urges look at Ballad Health amid …
WEBNov 6, 2023 · Tennessee Department of Health documents show Ballad fell short of charity care obligations by $148 million over four years while suing thousands of patients to collect bills, according to the September KFF news report.
After Ballad Health secured hospital monopoly, wait time in ER …
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Ballad Health, a 20-hospital system in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, benefits from the largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in the United States.
News and Press Releases | Ballad Health
WEBSep 5, 2024 · View all news releases about Ballad Health’s medical and community services throughout Northeast TN and Southwest VA.
East Tennessee official says Ballad Health issued threat to care …
WEBOct 13, 2023 · From 2019 to 2022, Ballad fell $148 million short of its charitable obligation and sued thousands of patients in court to collect unpaid bills, according to documents released from the...
Ballad Health moves 5 leaders into new roles - Becker's Hospital …
WEB6 hours ago · Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has made several leadership appointments within its 20-hospital system. Davis Greene will join the system as vice president and COO of Johnson City (Tenn ...
Ballad Health reinforces financial, operational leadership structure ...
WEB13 hours ago · According to a media release, Ballad Health’s current chief financial officer for its Northern Region, Sean Mills, was promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer of acute ...
After Appalachian Hospitals Merged Into a Monopoly ... - KFF Health News
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Ballad Health, a 20-hospital system in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, benefits from the largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in the United States.
Tennessee tries to hold Ballad more accountable for performance
WEB1 day ago · By Brett Kelman KFF Health News Ballad Health, an Appalachian company with the nation’s largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, may soon be required to improve its quality of care or face the possibility of being broken up. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your …