There's been a lot of news recently about new health-care facilities in Northeast Ohio. But one trend is particularly disturbing and should be of concern to Summit County residents. That trend is physician investment and ownership in hospitals.

Most recently, we have heard about a proposal to build a new, physician-owned for-profit hospital in northern Summit County.

Why should re...

Last Modified: Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 12:03 a.m. ALACHUA - At 66, Doug Thompson said he'll retire when he stops learning and growing.

JASON HENRY/Special to The Sun Doug Thompson poses in theboard room of his CPAmerica headquarters in Alachua. Douglas H. Thompson Jr.66, president and CEO, CPAmerica International; CEO of CPA Mutual Insurance Company of America

Married, two chil...