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Nashville General updates board on FY26 budget, says it can meet Metro’s modified $60.7 million subsidy
Summary
Hospital presenters told the board they were approved for a modified Metro subsidy of $60.7 million (down from an initial $66 million request) and outlined cost‑containment steps, the KPMG engagement, recent financials showing a monthly net loss and details on payer mix and cash position.
Nashville General Hospital leadership told the Hospital Authority board that Metro Council approved a modified funding request of $60.7 million for fiscal year 2026, down from the hospital's initial $66 million submission. Hospital presenters said the leadership team intends to execute cost containment and revenue initiatives to align with the approved amount.
Doctor Blackledge (presenting the budget update) summarized the Metro Council hearing and the hospital's request: "Our initial request was for $66,000,000. We were approved modified approved for 60,700,000.0. We made no request for additional funding during our budget hearing." She outlined seven topics covered at the hearing, including leadership changes, program descriptions, recent performance,…
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