Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine Said A Decision About Whether To Close The Sycamore Shoals Hospital Intensive Care Unit Is Expected In A Few Weeks. He Said Clinical Quality And Finances Both Point To A Closure Due To A Very Low Volume Of Patients. He Told Newschannel 11, You Don’t Spend More Money On Something, Unless Its A Better Model…..
No Staff Layoffs Are Expected And Affected Employees Could Work At Other Roles At Sycamore Shoals Or Take Positions In Icu Or Pcu At Johnson City Med Center Or Franklin Woods. A Report Will Be Reviewed By The State Before A Final Decision Is Made.