Nonprofit demands probe into University of Miami Health System's lavish spending

A national nonprofit group has called for an investigation into the University of Miami Health System over claims of excessive spending and high executive pay. Save Our States launched a campaign, including TV ads and digital billboards, to push Florida officials to examine how public funds are being used by the organization.

The campaign follows revelations that the health system's CEO and a department chair each received over $4 million in annual compensation. Critics also point to luxury projects, such as a high-end lobby rebuild and an expansion in Abu Dhabi, as examples of misplaced priorities. No official justification for the salaries or spending has been provided.

Save Our States argues that weak oversight at nonprofit hospitals, which rely on taxpayer support, can harm patients. Their concerns were heightened after a 2024 error by the University of Miami's organ recovery agency led a surgeon to reject a donated heart for a waiting transplant patient.

The federal government has since announced plans to close the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency, citing unsafe practices and poor performance. Despite the growing scrutiny, the University of Miami has not responded publicly to the letter or the campaign.

The call for an investigation comes as questions remain about executive pay, luxury upgrades, and patient safety failures. With federal action already underway against the organ recovery agency, the health system now faces broader demands for transparency over its use of public money.