JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — State of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA) has released a statement claiming "inaccuracies being circulated through local news outlets and social media" based on what the large physician practice group calls "false claims" by a "small group of physicians."

The release comes after several stories from WCYB related to some of the practice's sub-groups wanting to leave the group, which has operated as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) since early 2024.

SOFHA's communications director told News Channel 11 the group would not provide an interview about the situation currently due to legal concerns, or answer any additional questions at this time. News Channel 11 has been seeking an interview with SOFHA since late August.

The release directly addresses

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