Meharry Medical College, Nashville General Hospital Renew Multi-Year Partnership After Yearslong Rift

Meharry Medical College and Nashville General Hospital have renewed their partnership by signing a new multi-year Professional Services Agreement (PSA), ending years of strained relations and uncertainty. The agreement realigns operational ties, ensuring that Meharry medical students and residents will continue their education and training at Nashville General under Meharry faculty supervision, thereby expanding access to essential medical services for vulnerable populations. Previous tensions stemmed from Nashville General hiring physicians not obligated to teach students and a declining patient census, which hindered clinical education. The removal of former Nashville General CEO Dr. Joseph Webb, who had refused to sign the prior agreement and clashed with Meharry leadership, helped reset the relationship. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Mayor Freddie O’Connell, signals a renewed commitment to providing affordable healthcare and stabilizing the hospital’s role as a teaching facility. Both institutions expressed optimism that this new contract marks a fresh start with improved transparency and collaboration.