A Large Crowd Of Concerned Citizens, Business And Civic Leaders Seem To Support Wellmont Health System’s Assets Remaining Under Local Control. Wellmont Announced Earlier This Year That It Was Planning On Merging With Another Health Care Company With A Decision By December. Most People At Yesterday’s Forum In Kingsport, Felt Mountain States Health Alliance, Wellmont’s Direct Competitor, Should Join Forces. Attorney Bruce Shine Said A Certificate Of Public Advantage Could Be Requested From The Tennessee Attorney General Allowing The Two Hospital Groups, To Team Up. No One From Wellmont Showed Up At The Forum.