On Wednesday evening, physicians and executives at Memorial Healthcare System watched closely as the board of commissioners went through their regular monthly agenda. An air of tension permeated the room as the audience eagerly awaited what the new interim CEO of Memorial had to say. Shane Strum took the podium, and people listened, hanging on his every word. Memorial Healthcare System had landed in an unthinkable position, and its employees wanted to know what would happen next. “I think we have a strong team in place. I think we have a lot of opportunities.