The board asked Dr. Arismendi to step aside before a possible partnership between the hospital and University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento.
The current management staff will take over the responsibilities held by Dr. Arismendi until a new CEO is named, according to the report.
Dr. Arismendi plans to return to practicing full time, according to the report.
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