Summary
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced the seizure of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center through eminent domain to ensure its continued operation and transition to a new management team. This decision comes amid ongoing financial turmoil faced by Steward Health Care, which has been undergoing bankruptcy proceedings and has struggled to find qualified bidders for its hospitals.
The move to seize the hospital is part of a broader strategy to maintain healthcare access for patients and preserve jobs in the community, as stated by Governor Healey. The operations of St. Elizabeth’s will be transferred to Boston Medical Center, with the transition expected to take effect on October 1. This action follows the closure of two other hospitals operated by Steward due to inadequate bids, highlighting the challenges faced by the for-profit healthcare network in Massachusetts. As part of this restructuring, five of Steward’s seven hospitals in the state have secured new operators, with the aim of stabilizing healthcare services amid the company’s financial difficulties.
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