"Steward Health Care Faces Financial Crisis Amid Hospital Closure Rumors"
TL;DR
Steward Health Care is facing a financial crisis, with at least six active lawsuits claiming it owes vendors over $7.5 million and its landlord, Medical Properties Trust, $50 million. Rumors of hospital closures have sparked concerns about patient access to critical care and behavioral health services in Massachusetts. Lawmakers and former employees have expressed worries about the potential impact on patient care and access to services, while the Massachusetts Congressional delegation has suggested the state is in talks for a possible takeover of the Steward system.
Topics:businesshealth-care-finance#financial-crisis#health-care-finance#hospital-closure#massachusetts#steward-health-care#vendors
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