Massachusetts governor urges health system to transfer hospitals: ‘The time has come’

Chief Healthcare Executive February 22, 2024
Ron Southwick

Gov. Maura Healey pressed Steward Health Care to begin a ‘safe, orderly transition’ amid the system’s financial struggles, and warns that the state will close beds and transfer patients if needed.

Citing Steward Health Care’s financial struggles and concerns of patient safety, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is pressing the system to relinquish control of its hospitals in the state.

In a Feb. 20 letter sent to Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre, Healey says she wants the hospital to move ahead with plans to transfer the facilities to new owners. Healey also pressed for the system to release long-sought financial information.

Healey urged Steward to ensure safe staffing. She also warned that state officials will take whatever steps are necessary...

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