The Mountain State Health Alliance-Wellmont Health System Merger Is Moving Forward In Tennessee. According To The Main Advocates Of The Merger, There Was No Email Correspondence Indicating The Merger Was In Trouble With Tennessee Department Of Health Commissioner, John Drezehner. Wellmont And Mountain States Officials Requested The Additional Time To Supplement Their Application For A Certificate Of Public Advantage, Which Would Wrap Up The Tennessee Portion Of The Merger. For More Information On The Merger, Visit Becomingbettertogether.Org