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Council approves $10 million for Nashville General and settles former CEO claim for $890,813
Summary
The Metro Council voted to add up to $10 million to support Nashville General Hospital operations and approved an $890,813 settlement of a retirement/compensation claim by former CEO Dr. Webb after debate over board authority and hospital management.
The Metropolitan Council voted to appropriate up to $10 million to the Nashville General Hospital authority and approved a settlement of $890,813.26 for a retirement/compensation claim by former hospital CEO Dr. Webb.
Councilmember Porterfield, sponsor of both measures, said the $10 million is intended to help the hospital operate through the current fiscal year and to cover funding gaps created by delayed state disbursements. The settlement resolves a claim that a hospital authority board vote in 2020 provided retroactive deferred-retirement compensation to Dr. Webb; Metro’s legal team advised that refusing the settlement could expose the city to greater liability.
The settlement and appropriation drew sharply divided public comment and council debate. Several public speakers questioned the judgment of…
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