University of Mississippi Medical Center names interim CEO for 2 hospitals: 3 takeaways

Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center selected William Buck to serve as interim CEO of UMMC Grenada and UMMC Holmes County in Lexington, according to a Grenada Star report.

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Here are three takeaways:

1. Mr. Buck has 25-plus years of healthcare management experience.

2. He served as the interim leader at more than 24 hospitals.

3. He is replacing Don Hutson, who resigned for a new job opportunity.

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