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Drs. Daniel Krenk, Herb Ladley and Jeffery Marchessault all noted the accreditation should bring more surgeons to the region.
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East Tennessee State University 

New accreditation could benefit surgeon recruitment

The East Tennessee State University / Quillen College of Medicine Orthopedic Residency Program has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Sep 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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Healthy Kingsport

Healthy Kingsport director accepts Ballad Health position

Kandy Childress will be leaving her role as the executive director of Health Kingsport to accept a position at Ballad Health.

Sep 16, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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The Joint Commission

Survey finds 'no requirements for improvement' at Holston Valley, Cancer Center at Indian Path

"There's been some concerns voiced by the community in regards to some of the transitions of services we've been making," said Lindy White, vice president and CEO of Kingsport Market Operations for Ballad Health. "I think The Joint Commission felt compelled to come in and do an unannounced survey. I said to the surveyor 'I'm glad you're here. We need an external validation of what's going on inside the doors of this hospital.'"

Sep 14, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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Holston Valley Medical Center

Holston Valley recognized as 'High Performing Hospital'

Holston Valley earned ‘High Performing’ ratings for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure and knee replacement. The ratings recognize these services as significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. “High Performing” is the highest rating U.S. News awards for those types of care.

Sep 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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Ballad Health

Ballad Health physician practices reduce charges

This announcement follows Ballad’s increase of the threshold for patients who are eligible for charity care to 225 percent of the federal poverty level from the 200 percent threshold in place prior to the Wellmont-Mountain States merger in February 2018.

Sep 5, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Kibbi the therapy dog, shown here, will be on hand at Camp Firefly for children who need one-on-one comfort.
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Kingsport

Camp Firefly to help grieving children, families

KINGSPORT – Grief is a difficult emotion for anyone to process, but it can be particularly challenging for young people. That’s why Ballad Health Hospice is holding Camp Firefly, a free camp to help grieving children, teenagers and their families.

Sep 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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Ballad Health

Ballad announces plans for Norton, Big Stone Gap hospital reorganizations

Ballad Health has submitted plans for state approval that will change where and how services are offered at the three hospitals serving Norton and Wise County.

Aug 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Alan Levine
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Ballad Health

Ballad Health's annual report: Health care improvements, strong financial results

“Despite the national challenges faced by hospitals, including nursing shortages and the phenomenon of ‘ER boarding’ of patients in need of behavioral health services, Ballad Health’s operational performance has been demonstrably exceptional, as evidenced by objective performance measures,” said Alan Levine, chairman and CEO.

Aug 15, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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Ballad Health

Ballad Health receives $1.2M gift for new pediatric emergency department at BRMC

The J.D. Nicewonder Family Pediatric Emergency Department, a service of Niswonger Children’s Hospital, will feature a separate entrance and designated treatment rooms for children and their families.

Aug 13, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Dr. Joe Smyser
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Accountable Care Community

Smyser addresses Accountable Care Community

The ACC is a collaborative group with the goal to transform the health of this region. It consists of more than 200 individual organizations with more than 250 representatives who have joined forces to improve community health.

Aug 8, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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Ballad Health

Both sides argue over dismissing the Ballad Health federal lawsuit

Ten Sullivan and Washington County residents filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Ballad Health and ETSU Physicians earlier this year. The latest court filings are over whether or not the lawsuit should be dismissed or proceed as planned.

Aug 1, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Trish Baise
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Ballad Health

‘Success looks like hope’ for new Ballad Behavioral Services CEO

Ballad Health's new Behavioral Health Services Division has an $85 million, 10-year plan to get its job done as part of the Certificate of Public Advantage with the state of Tennessee and Cooperative Agreement with Virginia. Trish Baise, a registered nurse with broad experience in hospital leadership and quality improvement, is the division's CEO.

Aug 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Tennessee regulators earlier this year approved Ballad Health’s proposal to concentrate NICU services at Johnson City’s Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Although babies will still be delivered in Kingsport, those expected to require NICU services will be scheduled for delivery at Niswonger.
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Ballad Health

Holston Valley NICU transition set for September completion

Ballad Health noted babies will still be delivered in Kingsport. Babies expected to require NICU services will be scheduled for delivery at the Palmer Family Birth Center at Niswonger Children’s Hospital.

Updated Aug 1, 2019 at 9:11 AM
Dennis Phillips
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Ballad Health

Phillips: Local Advisory Council doesn't control Ballad Health

Former Kingsport Mayor Dennis Phillips said there's a misconception that people think the Ballad Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) has more power over the health care provider than actually exists. Phillips chairs the LAC.

Jul 31, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Ballad Health's Alan Levine hailed the decision to update the Medicare area wage index by the Trump administration.
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Ballad Health

Ballad Health to get more Medicare dollars

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., announced on the Senate floor Tuesday that a planned Trump administration rule change will help curb the trend of rural hospital closures in Tennessee. Ballad President and CEO Alan Levine says the proposal could bring Ballad Health new income — anywhere from $20 million to $50 million a year. 

Updated Jul 17, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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