Steward files for bankruptcy leaving hospitals in limbo


by Boston Herald

Boston Herald— Steward Health Care, the embattled Dallas-based chain of hospitals, has done what everyone predicted -- they have filed for bankruptcy.

The Boston Globe—Steward bankruptcy filing leaves its 8 Mass. hospitals in limbo. Steward trumpeted its model as a low-cost alternative to Boston’s medical goliaths before expanding nationally and falling into a deep financial crisis.

The Boston Globe—Steward hospitals impacted by bankruptcy, read the legal filing. Steward Health Care on Monday announced that it has filed for federal bankruptcy protection as its financial problems deepen.

MassLive.com—Embattled hospital operator Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy. The company had faced increasing financial peril in recent months, prompting heightened scrutiny from state and federal officials in Massachusetts.