08/27/26 Hospital Authority Board

The Metro Nashville Network convened the Hospital Authority Board meeting on August 27, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and financial matters related to Nashville General Hospital. Key contract approvals included a $1.94 million contract with TK Elevator Corporation for critical elevator repairs, a $410,000 virtual care telemedicine contract to address staffing shortages, and a $5.1 million three-year contract with HHS systems linked to existing Cerner and PeriLine agreements. Other contracts approved involved Medline, Roadrunner waste services, and Dell Technologies. The board also reviewed positive financial results for July 2026, noting record accounts receivable collections and a reduction in accounts payable days. Discussions included Medicaid policy changes impacting hospital revenue, ongoing efforts to improve quality and safety, and the need for a strategic plan and community advisory group to support the hospital's future. The board emphasized the importance of coordinated community and governmental support for sustaining and advancing hospital services.