William Smith

Ballad Health is an integrated community health improvement organization that serves 29 counties in the Appalachian Highlands in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky. The private company is based in Johnson City, TN, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Ballad Health's system includes 21 hospitals, post-acute care and behavioral health services, and a large multi-specialty group physician practice. The company works closely with an active independent medical community and community stakeholders to improve the health and well-being of close to one million people. Ballad Health is striving to become a national model for rural health and healthcare by leading in the adoption of value-based payments, addressing health-related social needs, funding clinical and health systems research, and committing to long-term investments in strong children and families in the region. The company was founded in 2018, and the CEO is Alan M. Levine.

Mountain States Health Alliance owns and operates hospitals. It manages large tertiary hospital with trauma center, children’s hospital, several community hospitals, critical access hospitals, behavioral health hospital, long-term care facilities, home care and hospice services, retail pharmacies, outpatient, medical services, and comprehensive medical management corporation. The organization was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Johnson City, TN.

Bristol Motor Speedway, Inc. promotes and markets motor sports activities. It operates racetracks that host NASCAR sanctioned auto events and seats. Bristol Motor Speedway was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Bristol, TN.

Danville Regional Medical Center LLC owns and operates hospitals. It provides health care services to residents of the Dan River Region. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Danville, VA.

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association provides health care services. It operates hospitals, offers health insurance, and advocates health care policy for the people in Virginia. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA.

Johnston Memorial Hospital, Inc. provides healthcare services. Its services include surgical, emergency, orthopedic, diabetes-endocrinology, and cancer and heart care. The firm also offers stroke center and Johnston Memorial Hospital Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residencies. The company was founded by E.T. Brady in 1905 and is headquartered in Abingdon, VA.