If you are enrolled in the Choice medical plan, Ballad Health will make a cash contribution to each eligible team member’s health savings account (HSA). The account can be used to pay for deductibles, co-insurance and other eligible out-of-pocket expenses related to their health, dental and vision plans. The January contribution is $250 for those enrolled in individual coverage and $500 for those enrolled in EE + child(ren) or family coverage. We anticipate these funds to be deposited into the HSA accounts by Jan. 8, 2025. This contribution will be for the 2025 calendar year. You can elect to make your own contributions to your HSA. Contributions can be increased, decreased or stopped at any time during the calendar year. To make changes, log into the HR & Payroll Service Center. For detailed instructions, click here. NOTE: These links are located in the Ballad Health intranet. The new 2025 HSA contribution limits are listed below…

The Balladeer Children’s Program have been enjoying a busy holiday season, with a November full of fun activities. Christmas season is upon us and the Balladeers are ready! The Balladeer program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more. Here’s a roundup of the activities the Balladeer Children’s Program enjoyed during November. Be sure to check out the video link to their Christmas caroling! November events Balladeer painting event – About 30 of our older Balladeers participated. Their artwork will be on display at the Johnson City Medical Center and Niswonger Children’s Hospital. The Balladeer Children’s Program was able to work with local artist Spenser Brenner, Reece Museum exhibition coordinator, in creating artwork that encompasses…

Your unwavering commitment to providing quality care and service to the Appalachian Highlands inspires us every day. As a token of our gratitude for the incredible difference you make, we’re excited to share a special gift with you and your loved ones. Each Ballad Health team member will receive a ticket to the Food City Speedway in Lights Powered by TVA at the Bristol Motor Speedway. This Appalachian Highlands holiday tradition is a perfect way to enjoy the season with your families and friends. To make it easy, we’ve mailed your ticket to your home address in the form of a postcard. These were sent out on Monday, Nov. 18, so keep an eye out in your mailbox. This gift is just one small way to say thank you for the heart and dedication you bring to our patients, their families and each other every day. Enjoy the lights, and may this season bring you…

ABINGDON, Va.  – An upcoming hiring event seeks to fill multiple full-time clinical and nonclinical healthcare jobs in Abingdon, including Johnston Memorial Hospital and several Ballad Health Medical Associates clinics. From noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Ballad Health leaders will be at the Cancer Center in Room 1 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, 16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Abingdon, to match hopeful job seekers to open roles. A variety of clinical and nonclinical jobs are available. Key roles being sought include registered nurses, certified nursing and medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, imaging roles, respiratory therapists, sleep techs, medical social workers and patient service representatives. Referral bonuses are possible for Ballad Health team members. If you know someone who is qualified, please invite them to this hiring event or refer them to our recruitment team. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers, learn more about available roles and potentially…

The Balladeer Children’s Program have been enjoying a busy fall season, with all kinds of fun events — and the holiday season is coming up, meaning more great activities are on the schedule! The Balladeer program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more. Here’s a roundup of the activities the Balladeer Children’s Program enjoyed during September and October: September events Corn mazes – The Balladeers had three corn maze events (Fender’s Farm, The Stickley Farm and The Davidson Farm). Balladeer children received free admission and families were able to bring additional guests to join them for a Balladeer exclusive first look at the farms this year. Families got to enjoy the corn mazes, petting…

NOTE: This message was emailed last week to all Ballad Health team members from Hamlin Wilson, Ballad Health’s vice president for employee relations. Dear Colleague, Do you know someone at Ballad Health who consistently goes above and beyond to help others? If so, please consider nominating them for the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award! The nomination period is open now through Dec. 31. This award celebrates those who embody Ballad Health values daily, finding ways to support their coworkers, patients and our community. Servant’s Heart Awards are given in four categories: front-line team members, leadership, physicians and volunteers. A Servant’s Heart Award recipient is someone who: Models the Ballad Health values every day. Freely dedicates time outside of work to local causes like churches, civic groups, schools, or nonprofits. Routinely goes the extra mile to help others and inspires others to serve. Shows the true heart of a servant. Click here to nominate a…

UPDATE: The deadline for flu shots was Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. Dear Colleague, The deadline for team members to get the flu vaccination is today, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m., unless a medical or religious exemption approval has been obtained. Flu shots are available at Team Member Health offices and Ballad Health retail pharmacy locations. Click here to see a list of Team Member Health offices and hours. (NOTE: You must be on a Ballad Health network device to access the intranet.) Flu shot key information The flu vaccination is mandatory for all team members, employed physicians, students and volunteers, unless they have an approved exemption. Team members can also get their flu vaccinations from their primary care provider or at other places where it is offered, but would need to provide documentation to Team Member Health by tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 6) at 4 p.m. by uploading your health record to Infor Employee Space (please refer to this tipsheet for detailed instructions) or…

Dear Colleague, The deadline for team members to get the flu vaccination is next Wednesday, November 6, at 4 p.m., unless a medical or religious exemption approval has been obtained. Flu shots are available at Team Member Health offices and Ballad Health retail pharmacy locations. Click here to see a list of Team Member Health offices and hours. (NOTE: You must be on a Ballad Health network device to access the intranet.) Flu shot key information The flu vaccination is mandatory for all team members, employed physicians, students and volunteers, unless they have an approved exemption. Team members can also get their flu vaccinations from their primary care provider or at other places where it is offered, but would need to provide documentation to Team Member Health by next Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. by uploading your health record to Infor Employee Space (please refer to this tipsheet for detailed instructions) or by delivering the…

Dear Colleague, The PTO Cash-in/Donation Request form is live and the deadline to cash-in is Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m. Team members can cash in up to 20 hours of PTO. For those looking to make a broader impact, you can donate some or all of your cashed-in hours to the Team Member Emergency Fund, which supports fellow team members affected by recent flooding. By donating, you can help provide much-needed relief to colleagues who are facing difficult circumstances. Here are the details about this year’s PTO cash-in opportunity: A team member can cash in up to 20 hours from their regular PTO bank. Team members may also choose to donate up to 10 additional hours to the Team Member Emergency Fund to support flood relief and other critical needs, for a total of 30 hours. You may choose to cash in fewer hours (fewer than 20) and donate more hours to the Team Member Emergency Fund. (For example, you…

We would like to inform our team members about a recent privacy event involving Change Healthcare (CHC), a company that works with OptumRX, Ballad Health’s team member insurance pharmacy provider. We recently became aware that CHC has started to reach out to impacted team members by mail. According to the notice from Change Healthcare, the breach was detected on Feb. 21, 2024. Unapproved activity was found in CHC’s computer system between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20. Although CHC acted quickly to stop the activity, investigate the situation and involve law enforcement, a cybercriminal was able to access and copy certain data. CHC has notified their clients, including OptumRX, and is in the process of alerting affected individuals. What should you do? Not all team members with Optum coverage were impacted. If you receive a notification, we encourage you to remain vigilant and monitor your healthcare accounts, billing statements, and financial activity for any unusual behavior….

BRISTOL, Tenn. – An upcoming hiring event seeks to fill multiple full-time clinical and nonclinical healthcare jobs at Bristol Regional Medical Center. From 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, Ballad Health leaders will be on hand in the Walnut, Willow and Spruce conference rooms at the hospital, located at 1 Medical Park Blvd., to match hopeful job seekers to open roles. A variety of clinical and nonclinical jobs are available. Key roles being sought include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, laboratory technicians, physical therapists, licensed physical therapy assistants, surgical technologists, imaging professionals and more. Key roles being sought include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, laboratory technicians, physical therapists, licensed physical therapy assistants, surgical technologists, imaging professionals and more. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers, learn more about available roles and potentially receive a job offer on the spot. Applicants are encouraged to…

The PTO Cash-in/Donation Request form is now live and the deadline to cash-in is Wednesday, Oct. 30. Team members can cash in up to 20 hours of PTO. For those looking to make a broader impact, you can donate some or all of your cashed-in hours to the Team Member Emergency Fund, which supports fellow team members affected by recent flooding. By donating, you can help provide much-needed relief to colleagues who are facing difficult circumstances.  Here are the details about this year’s PTO cash-in opportunity:  A team member can cash in up to 20 hours from their regular PTO bank. Team members may also choose to donate up to 10 additional hours to the Team Member Emergency Fund to support flood relief and other critical needs, for a total of 30 hours. You may choose to cash in fewer hours (less than 20) and donate more hours to the Team Member Emergency Fund. (For example, you can choose to cash in…