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CEO of Memorial Healthcare System (FL) is out after a negative board review

By WUSF.USF.edu  
   September 16, 2024

The CEO of one of South Florida's largest healthcare networks has resigned following a negative review from the hospital's board. Scott Wester, who was hired in 2022 under a three-year contract to run Memorial Healthcare System, resigned Wednesday, and the board voted unanimously to terminate his contract a day later. The board was not in agreement with the strategic plan Wester had presented for the future of the healthcare system. David Smith, Memorial's chief administrative office, will take on the role of interim CEO.

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