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Nebraska’s first rural emergency hospital is in turmoil after its top executive, Jared Chaffin, stepped down amid an audit revealing $38,000 in questionable spending — including luxury airline upgrades, hotel suites, streaming subscriptions, and golf trips. State Auditor Mike Foley called the misuse of funds, meant for vital medical care, deeply troubling, especially given the hospital’s fragile finances. Chaffin has repaid the misused money, and the board has pledged to recover all improper expenditures while installing interim leadership. Law enforcement has been notified, and the hospital vows to overhaul financial controls to restore trust and ensure integrity moving forward.

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