The Kingsport Board Of Mayor And Aldermen Is Strongly Encouraging Wellmont Health System And Mountain States Health Alliance To Carefully Consider The Impact Of Their Decisions Concerning A Possible Merger, Especially The Economic Impact. Earlier This Year, Wellmont Began A Strategic Initiative Aimed At Better Securing Its Future With Options Including Aligning With Another Health System. It Has Narrowed A List Of Potential Partners Down To Three, With One Being A Regional System And Two From Outside The Area.