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Williamson County moves forward with Ascension St. Thomas hospital sale amid medication mix-up fallout
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Amanda Roberts , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points At least 3 patients are now paralyzed after receiving wrong medication during surgeries. A deadline has been set for the hospital system to submit an approved plan.
A hospital system faces funding loss due to a medication error. At least 3 patients are now paralyzed after receiving wrong medication during surgeries. This incident occurred nearly a month ago.
The hospital system has yet to develop a safety plan accepted by regulators. If a plan is not submitted, funding from Medicare and TennCare is at risk. A deadline has been set for the hospital system to submit an approved plan.
Further details about the incident and the hospital system's response are available. The situation is ongoing, with significant potential consequences for the hospital system.
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Category: government Published: September 10, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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