We extend our apologies to SRHS trustee Scott Taylor for writing that he had any knowledge of, or participation in, any actions related to MAN. He has only been on the board since February and our reporting unfairly lumped him in with the monolithic SRHS governance. By all reports Mr. Taylor has been doing […]
Editor’s Note: SRHS Watch published a story this week detailing the activities of SRHS, Chris Anderson, and the Mississippi Affiliated Network. Singing River Trustee Scott Taylor disputes our timeline. As the citizen owners of Singing River do not enjoy the unfettered access to board minutes that Mr. Taylor does, we rely upon his past frankness
The balance of your 401(k) or 403(b) is falling lately, but should you be scared? This video gives some explanation.
As the issues with the pension plan progress, there is another retirement plan issue that needs to be reviewed: the fees associated with 403(b) and 401(k) accounts. Many at SRHS are participating in the 403(b) or participating in retirement savings via their spouse’s employer. They should have assurances that the plan is maximizing the retirement,
New lawsuit filed by Singing River’s insurance company against Singing River. Any insight is appreciated. Federal Insurance Co. v. Singing River Health System Complaint
Just hours after Judge Breland Hilburn’s decision that SRHS owes the pension debt, there is chatter and worry about tax increases. Today’s decision only answers one of the largest of many questions brought in the lawsuit. There are several more questions that will need to be answered before the determination of necessity of tax increases,
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Always do everything you ask of those you command. – Gen. George S. Patton Singing River should return to the old tradition of publishing the CEO’s salary. We know that in 1996 CEO Robert Lingle received a $56,000 raise which brought his annual salary to $209,400. He also had a golden parachute built in
In doing some initial research, it turns out District 3 candidate Mike Whitmore served on the Singing River Board of Trustees during the late 90s. This was somewhat of a surprise as he doesn’t reference his time on the board in his experience and qualifications. This is not a comment positive or negative, just a
You have read, researched, educated yourself and made your voice heard. Congratulations. You have proven that defeat is what faces those who seek to betray the public trust. Tonight’s victory should be savored, but only ever so shortly. There lies ahead much work. Three weeks until run off elections. Weeks of depositions and legal wrangling.