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Ballad Health hospitals failing on quality and charity care promises

(6 days ago) WebBallad has fallen short of the annual charity care commitment in the COPA agreement by about $20 million to $48 million each year, according to Tennessee Department of Health documents. The agency

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/09/29/ballad-health-hospitals-fall-short-quality-and-charity-care/70975091007/

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Bill would repeal law that led to Ballad Health creation

(9 days ago) WebThe majority of Ballad Health’s quality of care measures scored by the states are currently performing better than 90 percent of hospitals in America.” Johnson said …

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bill-would-repeal-law-that-led-to-ballad-health-creation/

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East Tennessee official says Ballad Health issued threat to care …

(8 days ago) WebAlan Levine, the CEO of Ballad Health, told KFF News the merger was successful because it saved at least three hospitals from closing, adding most of the …

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2023/oct/13/east-tennessee-official-says-ballad-health-issued/

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Tennessee attorney general urges look at Ballad Health amid …

(6 days ago) WebTennessee Department of Health documents show Ballad fell short of charity care obligations by $148 million over four years while suing thousands of patients to …

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2023/nov/06/tennessee-attorney-general-urges-look-at-ballad/

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Ballad Health got a hospital monopoly in TN and ER wait times …

(6 days ago) WebBallad 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 …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/25/ballad-health-got-a-hospital-monopoly-in-tennessee-virginia-and-er-wait-times-tripled/73068926007/

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After Appalachian Hospitals Merged Into a Monopoly, Their ERs …

(2 days ago) WebThe Joint Commission, a nonprofit that accredits health care organizations, collected this same measurement for 2022 from about 250 hospitals that volunteered the …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/ballad-health-er-wait-times-copa-monopoly-appalachia-hospitals/

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East Tennessee official says Ballad Health issued threat to care …

(Just Now) WebAlan Levine, the CEO of Ballad Health, told KFF News the merger was successful because it saved at least three hospitals from closing, adding most of the …

https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/10/11/east-tennessee-official-says-ballad-health-issued-threats-to-care-after-community-protest/

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Ballad Health issues statement after ‘unacceptable practice - WJHL

(4 days ago) WebBallad Health said in the statement that the Tennessee Department of Health, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the District Attorney’s …

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-health-issues-statement-after-unacceptable-practice-at-jcmc-poses-possible-risk-to-at-least-100-patients/

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Ballad Health unfairly portrayed as an outlier when it’s not

(6 days ago) WebThe American College of Emergency Physicians recently commended Ballad Health hospitals for their exemplary care, saying Ballad Health is “leading the way for …

https://cardinalnews.org/2024/04/02/ballad-health-unfairly-portrayed-as-an-outlier-when-its-not/

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A state-sanctioned hospital monopoly raises concerns

(2 days ago) Web“On those issues Ballad Health can directly control, our performance has rebounded from 2022,” said a Ballad spokesperson, Molly Luton. The FTC announced in …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/state-sanctioned-hospital-monopoly-raises-concerns/

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Medical expert analyzes Ballad’s one star CMS ratings

(5 days ago) WebJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two of Ballad Health’s three flagship hospitals are among 8% of hospitals nationwide with the lowest marks in the Centers for …

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/medical-expert-analyzes-ballads-one-star-cms-ratings/

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The hospital bills didn't find her, but a lawsuit did — plus interest

(6 days ago) WebRIP Medical Debt: Abolishing crippling health care debts 04:19 Uninsured, unemployed and sued by Ballad Health. And when interest is added to a repayment …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medical-debt-ballad-health-kff-health-news-npr/

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Opinion The Ridiculous Medical Bill Brought to You by the Latest

(8 days ago) WebWhen the price of his P.T. doubled overnight — to nearly $200 for approximately 30 minutes — there was nowhere else to go, because Ballad Health …

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/opinion/health/health-system-hospital-monopolies.html

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A State-Sanctioned Hospital Monopoly Raises Concerns - KFF …

(8 days ago) WebBallad said ER times for admitted patients have dropped to about 7.5 hours since its latest annual report. “On those issues Ballad Health can directly control, our …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/health-202-ballad-health-hospital-monopoly-emergency-room-wait-times/

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Bill seeks to repeal Tennessee law that allowed Ballad Health to …

(5 days ago) WebThe majority of Ballad Health's quality of care measures scored by the states are currently performing better than 90 percent of hospitals in America.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bill-seeks-to-repeal-tennessee-law-that-allowed-ballad-health-to-form/ar-BB1hP6zy

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Ballad Health issues inaugural Report to Our Communities

(9 days ago) WebA new report published today by the health system provides details about Ballad Health, its mission and steps it has taken in the three years since its creation to …

https://www.balladhealth.org/news/ballad-issues-inaugural-report-to-communities

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Ballad responds to low hospital ratings - heraldcourier.com

(7 days ago) WebAug 25, 2023. 1 of 5. Bristol Regional Medical Center recently received a one-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Ballad Health System officials …

https://heraldcourier.com/news/local/business/health-care/ballad-responds-to-low-hospital-ratings/article_f2ca46b4-436e-11ee-a929-d756bb646f06.html

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These Appalachia Hospitals Made Big Promises to Gain a …

(9 days ago) WebFederal health officials cited some of these same problems this year in issuing one-star ratings to three Ballad hospitals, including a flagship, Johnson City …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/appalachia-ballad-health-copa-monopoly-charity-care-quality/

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County Commission disappointed with Ballad’s decision to close ICU

(6 days ago) WebBY ROBERT SORRELL Star Correspondent Carter County commissioners shared their disappointment Monday night and questioned Ballad Health officials just …

https://www.elizabethton.com/2023/05/16/county-commission-disappointed-with-ballads-decision-to-close-icu/

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Ballad Health and Sevaro Health Partner To Revolutionize

(Just Now) WebBallad Health, uniquely created to address health disparities and outcomes in rural areas, remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation and quality care. Its …

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/14/2881694/0/en/Ballad-Health-and-Sevaro-Health-Partner-To-Revolutionize-Stroke-Care-Just-In-Time-for-Stroke-Awareness-Month.html

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After Ballad Health secured hospital monopoly, wait time in ER …

(7 days ago) WebThen the ERs slowed. In 2022, Ballad reported a median ER time for admitted patients of about six hours. In 2023, it reported the same statistic at seven hours and 40 …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/09/ballad-health-secured-hospital-monopoly-er-wait-time-tripled/73183952007/

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About Us Ballad Health

(7 days ago) WebWe’re listening. Ballad Health is an integrated community health improvement organization serving 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina and Southeast Kentucky. We're dedicated to improving the health of the people we serve. Our system of 20 hospitals, post-acute care and

https://www.balladhealth.org/about-us

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Ballad Health and Sevaro Health Partner To Revolutionize Stroke …

(1 days ago) WebBallad Health and Sevaro Health Partner To Revolutionize Stroke Care, Just In Time for Stroke Awareness Month Sevaro Health Tue, May 14, 2024, 12:10 PM 4 min read

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ballad-health-sevaro-health-partner-161000548.html

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WebA cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, an Ascension …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Ascension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the US, hit by

(2 days ago) WebAscension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S., hit by cyberattack, disrupting patient care The attack follows another one that has caused a …

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ascension-health-cyberattack-disrupts-patient-care-what-happened-rcna151462

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‘It’s not ok’: Ballad chief discusses emergency room - WJHL

(3 days ago) WebJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – COVID-19 caseloads are as low as they’ve been in a year, but Ballad Health faces another pressing problem as people stream …

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/its-not-ok-ballad-chief-discusses-emergency-room-delays-labor-shortage/

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Office of Public Affairs Assistant Attorney General Jonathan …

(1 days ago) WebThe Justice Department today announced the formation of the Antitrust Division’s Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion (HCMC). The HCMC …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/assistant-attorney-general-jonathan-kanter-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and

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Steward Health Files Chapter 11 After Medical Properties Deal

(2 days ago) WebSteward Health Care System LLC filed for bankruptcy early Monday after a period of mounting financial challenges and government scrutiny over the impact of its …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-06/steward-health-files-chapter-11-after-medical-properties-deal

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Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates

(7 days ago) WebSteward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection.. The Dallas-based company, which …

https://apnews.com/article/steward-hospital-bankruptcy-264edc6309f7b9eaa309c4113211ce30

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U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Justice Issue …

(5 days ago) WebAn investigation by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) and the United States Attorney’s Office for …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/13/us-departments-health-human-services-justice-issue-letter-findings-state-rhode-island-improper-over-hospitalizations-children-disabilities.html

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Free medical tuition alone isn't enough to close gaps in primary …

(5 days ago) WebIn 2018, New York University became the first U.S. medical school to go tuition free. Since then, a handful of others have followed with many more considering similar …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/15/free-medical-tuition-alone-isnt-enough-to-close-gaps-in-primary-care/

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Common Foot Problems in Older Adults: Causes and Treatment

(4 days ago) WebAchilles tendonitis is another common foot issue. This condition occurs in the back of the foot in the area where the tendon inserts into the heel bone and the area 1 to …

https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/common-foot-problems

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YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court order

(3 days ago) WebYouTube has blocked access to a popular protest song in Hong Kong, a week after a court in the city granted a government request to ban the anthem. In a statement …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/15/media/youtube-glory-to-hong-kong-intl-hnk/index.html

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Ballad Health and Sevaro Health Partner To Revolutionize Stroke Care …

(6 days ago) WebBallad Health, uniquely created to address health disparities and outcomes in rural areas, remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation and quality care. Its collaboration with Sevaro Health is a testament to Ballad Health's dedication to integrating state-of-the-art technology and specialized clinical expertise, aiming to substantially

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COPA monitor: Ballad underspending on capital upkeep

(4 days ago) WebJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee’s latest “COPA Monitor Report” on Ballad Health’s performance and adherence to the rules governing the hospital …

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/copa-monitor-ballad-underspending-on-capital-upkeep/

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HHS announces national strategy to improve maternal mental …

(2 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services May 14 announced a national strategy to address maternal mental health and substance use issues. The …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-14-hhs-announces-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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