JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Friday, News Channel 11’s Kasey Marler and Jeff Keeling hosted a segment of Tri-Cities This Week from the WJHL+ Digital Center. The discussion centered around a proposed legislative change concerning Ballad Health’s regulatory framework.

Specifically, the bill seeks to abolish the “Certificate of Public Advantage” (COPA) effective July 1, 2028.

According to Ballad Health, the implications of this bill are significant, as it would alter the existing oversight mechanisms. […]