NORWALK — Nuvance Health wants to end inpatient mental health services at Norwalk Hospital, shifting its focus to intensive outpatient care and referring others to Danbury Hospital for inpatient treatment.
The battle between MetroHealth and former CEO Dr. Akram Boutros, who was fired last month amid allegations of misappropriation of funds, continues to escalate. On Thursday, Boutros filed a second lawsuit against MetroHealth, including its Board of Trustees, Board Chair Vanessa L. Whiting, and Vice Chair J.B. Silvers. Boutros is suing MetroHealth for breach of contract, defamation, wrongful termination, and civil liability for criminal acts related to retaliation and intimidation.
I'm excited and humbled to be the UVM Health Network’s new President and CEO. I want to take a moment to introduce myself, and to offer my commitment to you, your family, and your community: Our health system exists for you, and to serve you. I've spent more than 30 years in health care, both as a physician and as a leader. I'm here because I believe in and care deeply about the work this health system does to provide great care in Vermont and northern New York.
University Hospital could announce its new president and CEO next week at its regularly scheduled board meeting, the board's chair told NJ Advance Media. For months, the Newark, New Jersey hospital has been searching for a permanent replacement for Dr. Shereef Elnahal. Last spring, the former state health commissioner was nominated to be undersecretary for health at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Nearly a week after MetroHealth confirmed that a board of trustees member was stepping down, we are learning more about the reasons for his departure. On Dec. 8, Terry Monnolly announced his resignation from the MetroHealth Board of Trustees, citing health reasons. The 74-year-old businessman had been on the board for 17 years and his term was scheduled to run until 2028. But in an email sent by Monnolly to the MetroHealth Board of Trustees on November 30, he made it clear that he was also unhappy about the board's decision to terminate CEO Dr. Akram Boutros just over a month before Boutros' planned retirement.
Cooper University Health Care and Cape Regional Health System announced that the two systems have signed a Letter of Intent to merge. When complete, the partnership will bring together two highly regarded health systems, expanding access to specialty health services to residents and visitors of Cape May County, New Jersey. The signing of the Letter of Intent is the first step in a lengthy process. Cooper and Cape Regional will be working toward signing a Definitive Agreement in March 2023.