Becker's Healthcare December 9, 2024
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health is facing scrutiny for alleged poor quality of care that critics say stem from its monopoly, KFF Health News reported Dec. 6.
The investigative report is based on KFF Health News’ review of written complaints to the Tennessee government and state lawmakers, public hearing testimony and interviews with patients and family, local leaders and officials.
The 20-hospital system in Northeastern Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia was created six years ago, when lawmakers in both states waived federal antitrust laws so two health systems could merge. Ballad became the largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in the nation, according to the report.
Four takeaways from the report:
1. Since the system’s formation, it has faced accusations from residents...
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