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Medication mix-up at Ascension St. Thomas sparks debate over $950M Williamson Health sale
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Amanda Roberts , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Thomas Midtown has sparked debate over a proposed $950 million deal. The Williamson Health hospital board recommended the sale in July, with the county potentially gaining $700 million.
A medication mix-up at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown has sparked debate over a proposed $950 million deal. The incident, which left at least one patient paralyzed, is fueling concerns about the sale of Williamson Health to the same hospital system.
The Williamson Health hospital board recommended the sale in July, with the county potentially gaining $700 million. The deal's next step is pending county commission approval.
Further details about the proposed sale and the medication mix-up are available, including the concerns of county commissioners about the potential risks and benefits of the deal.
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Category: government Published: September 2, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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