Memorial Healthcare CEO resigns from one of South Florida’s largest hospital networks
The CEO of Memorial Healthcare System — one of South Florida’s largest hospital networks — resigned from his role Wednesday, officials said.
On Thursday, Memorial announced that K. Scott Wester stepped from his role as president and CEO, which went into effect Wednesday. The hospital system’s current chief administrative officer, David Smith, will fill Wester’s position.
“We are grateful for Scott’s dedication to high-quality, patient-centered care and wish him well as he embarks on a new chapter,” the statement read. “Memorial remains a strong organization renowned for its exceptional culture and dedication to excellence in care and service.”
Wester was selected as CEO in 2022 after leading a successful career with Louisiana’s Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
At the time of his hiring, Memorial said he led a historic $250 million partnership with Louisiana State University and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
Wester did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Elizabeth Justen, a Memorial Healthcare board chairwoman, told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that Wester and the board were at odds on the future of the healthcare system. He presented a plan that board members did not agree with.
“Unfortunately, after two years, he presented a strategic plan that was not good, so we expressed to him it was not what we were hoping for,” Justen said. “We gave him a review and were disappointed in him, and he knew it.”
Wester detailed to the Sun Sentinel that he turned in his resignation after learning how the board felt.
This story was originally published September 12, 2024 at 9:05 PM.
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