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.

Nashville General Hospital will soon be looking for its next CEO. Joseph Webb announced Thursday that he will not be renewing his contract. Here's why, what's going on at the hospital and how a city audit plays into the decision.

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,