Massachusetts lawmakers met with Steward Healthcare amid concerns that financial problems could force some of the hospitals the company operates in the state to close. Dallas-based Steward Healthcare, which reportedly owes $50 million in unpaid rent, operates Carney Hospital in Dorchester. , Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Holy Family in Haverhill and Methuen, Morton Hospital in Taunton, Nashoba Valley Medical Center, New England Sinai Hospital, Norwood Hospital, St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Brighton St. Elizabeth Medical Center. MP Stephen Lynch said Mr Steward wanted to sell the four hospitals as soon as possible, including the Norwood facility, which has been closed since June 2020 due to flooding. Stewards were moving forward with plans to rebuild the facility. Lynch said the company also wants to close Nashoba Valley Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital.He said state officials were blindsided by the announcement. He is currently working hard to keep Steward Hospital open. “They have announced their intention to exit the Massachusetts health care market,” Lynch said. “They own nine hospitals. How can we change that for the better?” “(I) haven't seen a plan from the stewards,” Gov. Maura Healey said. “Stewards has not submitted anything. People need to know this. Our goal is to ensure that patients are protected, jobs are protected, and Massachusetts' health care system is stabilized.” Massachusetts Congressional Representative The group sent a letter to Steward's CEO reminding him. Lynch said a decision to exit the state's medical business would have a significant impact on patient care. “This is happening at a time when cases are surging due to COVID-19, so the demand is high,” Lynch said. He said. “We were very caught off guard. I think I speak for the entire Congressional delegation in that regard.” Management downplayed reports of closures in an email to employees obtained by WCVB. Was. “We are working hard to address the challenges we are facing and are working hard to secure additional funding that will go a long way toward normalizing hospital operations,” Executive Vice President Michael Cullum said in an email to staff Thursday. “We are working diligently with our lenders.” “We have not asked the state and do not believe any form of government relief is necessary at this time,” Callum also wrote. Army Gen. Brigham said he would reschedule surgeries and procedures scheduled at one of Steward's hospitals. “We deeply regret Massachusetts General Brigham's decision to no longer perform surgeries at Holy Family Hospital,” said Tom Squist, chief medical officer at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital. “Hospitals are facilities that serve vulnerable patient populations in the community who need and deserve quality health care close to home,” Steward Healthcare said in a written statement. “This care highlights the fact that Steward Hospital is not receiving the support it needs and the quality of care it provides,” the statement said. The president of Holy Family Hospital announced Friday that he is resigning to pursue another position. The state said it serves large numbers of Medicare and Medicaid patients who do not receive the coverage they need for their care. “Our focus is on ensuring that patients are served across this state. We are stewarded facilities that have access to care, are protected, jobs are protected, and our health care system is stable. I guarantee you that we do,” Healy said. The company employs more than 16,000 nurses, doctors and other front-line essential health care workers across the state.Video below: Massachusetts doctor talks about what Steward's health issues mean for patients
Massachusetts lawmakers met with Steward Healthcare amid concerns that financial problems could force some of the hospitals the company operates in the state to close.
Dallas-based Steward Health Care reportedly owes $50 million in unpaid rent, and has medical facilities at Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton and Haverhill. and Holy Family in Methuen, Morton Hospital in Taunton, Nashoba Valley Medical Center, and New England Sinai Hospital. , Norwood Hospital, St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, and St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Brighton.
MP Stephen Lynch said Mr Steward wanted to sell the four hospitals as soon as possible, including the Norwood facility, which has been closed since June 2020 due to flooding. Stewards were moving forward with plans to rebuild the facility.
Lynch said the company also wants to close Nashoba Valley Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital.
Lynch said state officials were blindsided by the announcement and are now scrambling to keep Steward Hospital open.
“They have announced their intention to exit the Massachusetts health care market,” Lynch said. “They own nine hospitals. How can we change that for the better?”
“(I) have not seen a plan from the stewards,” Gov. Maura Healey said. “Stewards have not submitted anything. People should know this. Our goal is to ensure that patients are protected, jobs are protected, and Massachusetts' health care system is stabilized.”
Massachusetts' congressional delegation sent a letter to Steward's CEO reminding him of the significant impact on patient care if the company decides to exit the state's healthcare operations.
“This is happening at a time when cases are surging due to the coronavirus, and demand is increasing,” Lynch said. “We were very caught off guard. I think I speak for the entire Congressional delegation in that.”
Management downplayed reports of the closure in an email to employees obtained by WCVB.
“We are working hard to address the challenges we are facing and are working hard to secure additional funding that will go a long way toward normalizing hospital operations,” Executive Vice President Michael Cullum said in an email to staff Thursday. “We are working diligently with our lenders.” .
“We have made no request to the state and do not believe any form of government relief is necessary at this time,” Karam also wrote.
Army Gen. Brigham said he will be rescheduling surgeries and procedures scheduled at one of Steward's hospitals.
Tom Squist, chief medical officer at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital, said, “After hearing that certain surgical instruments may not be available, we are changing our schedule for future orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgeries at Holy Family Hospital.'' We have decided to change the schedule.”
“We are saddened by General Brigham's decision to no longer perform surgeries at Holy Family Hospital, a facility that serves vulnerable patient populations in our community who need and deserve quality health care close to home. We deeply regret this,” Steward Healthcare said in a written statement. .
“The fact that one of Massachusetts' largest health care providers has canceled treatment highlights the fact that Steward Hospital is not receiving the support it needs and is not being recognized for the quality care it provides.” said the statement.
The president of Holy Family Hospital announced Friday that he is resigning to pursue another position.
Steward said the company serves a large number of Medicare and Medicaid patients, but is not being adequately compensated for its care.
“We're going to focus on making sure that patients across this state, including where our Steward facilities are located, have access to care, are protected, jobs are protected, and our health care system is stable. '' said Mr. Healy.
The company employs more than 16,000 nurses, doctors and other front-line essential healthcare workers across the state.
Video below: Massachusetts doctor talks about what Steward's health issues mean for patients
