Tag: David Musyj
Shock, questions as police launch fraud probe at embattled London hospital
Hospital officials announced Wednesday that police are now investigating “past financial practices” â marking a dramatic new level of concern from one health-care advocate.
London police launch fraud probe into LHSC’s ‘past financial practices’
London police are investigating “past financial practices” at London Health Sciences Centre, the latest blow for a hospital wrestling with a $150-million deficit and reeling from months of turmoil in its management ranks. “We are letting our community know that in response to concerns raised by London Health Sciences Centre, London Police Service has launched […]
Hospital urges non-emergency patients to go elsewhere amid bottleneck
The St. Thomas hospital is urging people to seek medical attention elsewhere for non-emergencies after experiencing an increased volumes of patients. St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) has issued a statement that it saw 198 patients and received 34 ambulances on Monday this week, adding it continued to âexperience significant volumesâ of patients. âIf you […]
Amid turmoil, London Health Sciences Centre launches outside review of governance
London Health Sciences Centre has launched a third-party review of its operations and governance and wonât move on appointing a new president or board until the months-long probe is complete. Â David Musyj, the provincially appointed supervisor of LHSC, would not commit to a specific timeline on selecting a new chief executive or board of […]
Cornies: How do public-sector executives lose touch with their true purpose?
It’s one of the toughest tricks to master for leaders and boards in the charitable or public-service sectors.
St. Joseph’s, LHSC launch separate research institutes
The Float Gait System is just one example of health care research being done at Londonâs two major hospitals.
Ousted top executive, administrator file lawsuits against London hospital
Two former London Health Sciences staffers, including a top executive, are seeking a combined $1.88-million in damages from the hospital in separate wrongful termination lawsuits, litigation LHSC is vowing to defend against.
Executives resign as London Health Sciences Centre shakeup continues
London Health Sciences Centre is losing two key members of its leadership team, including the head of Children’s Hospital, the latest change in the top ranks of the hospital put under provincial supervision just weeks ago. Nash Syed, the vice-president of Children’s Hospital and women’s services at LHSC, has tendered his resignation effective Jan. 3, […]
If LHSC ends up doing less, who will pick up slack?: Expert
With a direct hand now in running London’s largest health care centre and teaching hospital, the Ontario Health Ministry will face tough decisions on its future, such as whether to âfind efficienciesâ or cut services, a health policy expert says. To find efficiencies, London Health Sciences Centre may continue to reduce staff and change how […]
LHSC shakeup: Critics applaud changes but warn long road ahead
Health care advocates across the city cheered news today the board of directors at Londonâs largest hospital are no longer on the job