STEWARD HEALTH

Sep 13 2024HEALTH

The "Health Care Terrorist" CEO: A Tale of Greed and Contempt

The story of Ralph de la Torre, the CEO of Steward Health Care System, is a cautionary tale of unchecked greed and disregard for human life. With a Harvard University-trained cardiac surgeon's background, one would expect a commitment to providing quality care to patients. Instead, de la Torre's tenure has been marked by allegations of "killing and maiming" patients ...

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Hospital Landlord Takes Control: A Breakthrough Deal in the Making?

Medical Properties Trust, the US' largest hospital landlord, has taken a significant step towards resolving a long-standing dispute with its troubled tenant, Steward Health Care. By taking control of Steward's hospitals, MPT will now bankroll operational expenses - is this a smart move, or a recipe for further financial woes? The deal will also involve Steward dro...

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

The Steward Saga: Greed, Bankruptcy and the Fallout

Steward Health Care's bankruptcy has left patients, medical professionals, and communities reeling. The Senate HELP Committee is determined to get answers from the man at the center of it all - Dr. Ralph de la Torre.What exactly went wrong with Steward? How could a massive hospital system with 30 facilities across eight states collapse so suddenly? And who's really ...

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

When CEO Perks Become Patient Problems: Is This How Healthcare Should Work?

A recent investigation by the Boston Globe Spotlight Team revealed some eyebrow-raising spending habits from Ralph De La Torre, the CEO of Steward Health Care. The Spotlight Team uncovered a pattern of questionable financial decisions that seem to prioritize personal gain over the well-being of patients. This begs the question: what kind of safeguards are in place t...

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Hospital Havoc: Six Steward Hospitals Sold, But What Does it Mean for Patients?

A judge has greenlit the sale of six Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts for $343 million, but this isn't just a simple business deal. It raises some serious questions: Who benefits from this sale? What about the quality of care for patients? And what does it say about the state of healthcare in Massachusetts?Here's the breakdown: *Hospital Hopping: Six S...

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