Steward Health Care, a company that operates 8 hospitals in Massachusetts, has filed for bankruptcy. Despite this filing, the company has assured that there will be no interruptions in day-to-day operations and that all hospitals, medical centers, and physician’s offices will remain open to serve patients.
Dr. Ralph de la Torre, the Chief Executive Officer of Steward, stated that the decision to file for Chapter 11 restructuring was made in the best interest of patients, physicians, employees, and communities. The company has been facing financial struggles for some time, a concern that has raised alarm among state leaders. Steward Health Care has made efforts to navigate a challenging healthcare environment but ultimately had to make the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy.
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