Ellen Zane
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This paper addresses the Tufts-NEMC medical center in Massachusetts and how Ellen Zane was tapped to become CEO. She was able to turn the hospital around and keep it from closing, but it took a great deal of work and a number of years in order to address all the issues. The hospital is still not "out of the woods" completely, but it is once again operating efficiently and appears as though it will remain open.

Ellen Zane faced a significant challenge in initiating change at Tufts-NEMC. The health care environment in Massachusetts was characterized by frequent change. The state had long been known for its leadership position…