Becker's Healthcare February 24, 2025
Francesca Mathewes

Johnson, Tenn.-based Ballad Health seeks to provide relief for physician practices struggling to stay afloat in challenging economic environments, especially in rural areas.

The organization utilizes a three-pronged approach to help physician practices continue growing while remaining independent, Clay Runnels, MD, chief physician executive at Ballad told Becker’s.

First, Ballad provides direct employment for practices that can no longer maintain their operations and need a larger system to facilitate employment. Next, Ballad hires local hospitalists or works with academic...

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