Health
Bankrupt Steward Demands State Funds to Keep Hospital Open, Pennsylvania AG Says
- Says the company seeks $1.5 million in government funds
- State’s AG accuses Steward of neglecting Sharon Hospital
Steward Health’s request for funding emerged after Massachusetts provided a $30 million financial lifeline for six hospitals located in that state.
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Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement officer accused bankrupt hospital operator Steward Health of neglecting one of its hospitals and threatening to close the facility if authorities don’t immediately provide $1.5 million in government funding.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle A. Henry said in a Thursday court filing that her office is considering Steward’s request to provide Sharon Hospital support but requires detailed financial information and more time to secure approval to do so.