The Tennessee Health Department Has Held Its Last Public Meeting Concerning A Proposed Merger Between Wellmont Health System And Mountain States Health Alliance. During Last Night’s Meeting, A Majority Of Those In Attendance Were In Favor Of The Merger, But There Are Those Who Are Not And Feel Its A Monopoly On Our Health System In The Tri Cities. Federal Trade Commission Representative Alexis Gilman Said She Feels It Will Lead To Higher Prices, Lower Quality And Less Access To Care. Tennessee And Virginia Health Commissioners Must Decide If The Merger Should Move Forward.