Nashville General Hospital CEO Joseph Webb submitted his resignation Thursday just hours before the Hospital Authority board was set to vote on renewing his contract. Why it matters: Webb's departure creates an opening at the helm of the city-owned safety net hospital,

Nashville General Hospital CEO Joseph Webb resigned amidst allegations of mismanagement and misconduct. An internal audit revealed the hospital paid millions for contracts without proper board approval. The audit also found the hospital falsified contracts to mislead reporters responding to open records requests.

CEO Dr. Joseph Webb will officially step down from the helm of Nashville General Hospital on March 14. The Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board unanimously approved a motion to not renew his contract and accepted his decision to not renew during its meeting Thursday evening.