Johnson City, Tenn.-based Mountain States Health Alliance executives revealed the name of the new health system created through its merger with Kingsport, Tenn.-based Wellmont Health System, pending state approval of the merger.
Alan Levine, president and CEO of Mountain States, sent a letter to employees of the health system explaining the health system's next steps.
In the letter, Mr. Levine said once the merger is approved and finalized, the proposed name for the new health system will be Ballad Health. The logo and other elements regarding the name will be released once the transaction is official.
Mr. Levine said the name Ballad Health represents the system's move to become a "different kind of health system," according to the letter.
The merger is currently under review by state officials in Tennessee and Virginia.