News Summary

• "The abrupt closure of Steward's Massachusetts hospitals would significantly limit access to inpatient critical care and inpatient behavioral health care, as well as maternal and newborn health services in eastern Massachusetts," the letter from Massachusetts's Congresspeople reads..
• Steward Health Care runs nine hospitals, rehabs, and health care facilities across Massachusetts, including Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, St. Elizabeth's in Brighton, Good Samaritan in Brockton, and Carney Hospital in Dorchester..
• "Lawmakers in particular are concerned about where patients would go for quality care if Steward Hospitals couldn't stay open..
• In other words, the burden of Steward hospital closures would be borne primarily by the Massachusetts residents who already experience the greatest challenges accessing health care.".
• "Steward hospitals are part of Massachusetts's network of safety net hospitals, with a high mix of Medicaid and Medicare patients..
• By Kristina Rex Updated on: January 26, 2024 / 8:13 AM EST / CBS Boston BOSTON - At least six active lawsuits claim Steward Health Care has not paid vendors for supplies and services in months, totaling over $7.5 million..