Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

The two highest-paid nonprofit employees in the state benefit from a bonus system criticized for incentivizing more medical procedures.

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

Regional

Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

Community Impact Kitchen aims to alleviate food insecurity in Omaha

Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say

Fed judge strikes down Nebraska law allowing some undocumented students in-state tuition

State

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

New Fire and Rescue Station opens in Verdigre

Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists