MCH reports milestones and cost-cutting move at board meeting
Webster said the year was challenging yet successful for MCH highlighting Solucient ranking as a top 100 cardiovascular hospital, a new rehabilitation center, certified cardiovascular rehab program, and new specialist hires. The board approved switching to Group Resources as third party administrator to save about $1 million annually, with Hetzler abstaining and Gaddy voting no. A charge master management system costing $159,400 was approved to improve billing accuracy.
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Joe C. Buice
GAO: U S not ready to check Mexican truck safety
The GAO report finds gaps in border truck inspections and a lack of permanent sites at most ports. It urges DOT to finalize plans, coordinate inspections, and prove Mexican trucks meet U S safety standards amid ongoing concerns from lawmakers.
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City Council Drops Plan to Discuss Candidates Publicly
Council members agreed to discuss potential candidates in executive session but then delayed the process, with Melton noting some individuals were requested to be discussed. The council said the hiring process was not discussed, under state law.
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Odessa Mayor cites executive session on hiring hints
In an executive session Odessa Mayor Larry Melton said no hiring process details were discussed though names of possible candidates were considered. The council emerged with no action on hiring a new city manager and Melton hopes for a hire in one to two months while Councilman Bill Cleaver allows six months. Former city manager Jerry McGuire resigned in December over clashes with the council.
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