Steward Health Care to Close Carney Hospital Amid Bankruptcy

Steward Health Care has announced the closure of Carney Hospital as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, affecting over 2,200 employees and leaving the local community without essential medical services. The Senate is investigating the financial mismanagement of the hospital chain and its CEO's compensation amidst the crisis.
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Reliability

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Actionability

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Society

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Journalism

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Highlights

  • Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy on May 6 and plans to close Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center by August 31.
  • More than 2,200 employees are expected to be laid off in Massachusetts and Ohio due to the closures.
  • Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced plans to use eminent domain to take control of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center but has no plans to keep Carney open.
  • The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is investigating Steward Health Care's financial dealings and has subpoenaed CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre.
  • Carney Hospital serves around 2,600 emergency department visits every month and is considered essential for the local community.

Perspectives

  • Many community members and hospital staff express deep concern and anger over the impending closure of Carney Hospital, emphasizing its critical role in providing healthcare to underserved populations and the potential negative impact on health outcomes in the area. [102][104]
  • Lawmakers and analysts criticize the actions of Steward Health Care's CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre, highlighting his substantial compensation and the company's financial mismanagement as contributing factors to the hospital's closure and the broader issues within the for-profit healthcare system. [102]