Tag: east tennessee

Alan Levine explains why ‘an unapologetic free market capitalist’ thinks East Tennessee can be healthier with less competition

~ Holly Fletcher
Alan Levine, CEO of Ballad Health, talked to a group at Health:Further on Aug. 29 about how, and why, the newly merged health system wants to rethink the way people get care in East Tennessee.  
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Competition shakes up Tennessee ACA exchange: Highlights urban-rural divide, ups interest in cost impact

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The distinguishing characteristic of Tennessee’s 2019 individual health insurance market may be competition—and geography will matter.

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ACA health insurance market poised for election year revamp

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Federal maneuvers are launching health insurance and the popular protection of pre-existing conditions back into public discourse in a significant election year in Tennessee.
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The Weekender: pick an Amazon adventure, healthcare costs retirees $ + on-demand short stories

~ Holly Fletcher

‘The Weekender’ spotlights what you might have missed on BirdDog and why a few headlines from elsewhere matter for Tennessee. Continue reading “The Weekender: pick an Amazon adventure, healthcare costs retirees $ + on-demand short stories” →