Rep. Hill: COPA bill amendment will bring competition to Ballad sooner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A bill that would repeal many of the "COPA" regulations that govern the Ballad Health hospital monopoly took another step forward Tuesday, with a twist: an amendment whose sponsor said it will help spur competition in Northeast Tennessee's health care market. Rep. Timothy Hill (R-Blountville) offered the amendment in the House [...]