A State Decision To Allow Karing Hearts Cardiology To Build A Freestanding Cardio Catheterization Lab In Johnson City Is Being Appealed By Ballad Health Officials. The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission Approved A Certificate-Of-Need Application September 28Th. The Hospital Filed An Appeal October 10Th Contending The Facility Is Not Necessary To Provide Care In The Area. The Appeal Will Now Head To An Administrative Law Judge To Decide. A Hearing Date Has Not Yet Been Set.