Steward Health Care’s CEO won’t be at a congressional hearing next week despite being subpoenaed, as his attorney says his testimony would be “wholly inappropriate” amid bankruptcy proceedings.
Health care
Mass General Brigham doctors hold Labor Day rally amid first contract negotiation
Mass General Brigham doctors showed out this Labor Day amid contentious negotiations for their first contract since unionizing over a year ago.
Legislature passes long-term care reform bill
BOSTON — The state Legislature passed a comprehensive bill during an informal session this week to address a widespread crisis of staffing shortages and quality of care at long-term care facilities in Massachusetts.
‘It is going to cost lives’: Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Carney Hospital shuttered due to Steward crisis
AYER — After months of drawn-out debate, protests and calls for further intervention into the Steward Health Care bankruptcy crisis, Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s staff solemnly walked out the front door together right at 7 a.m. Saturday when the hospital officially closed down.
Editorial: Any legs to UMH’s urgent-care interest in Ayer hospital?
One hundred percent of nothing, or a certain percentage of something? The answer to that question could decide the eventual fate of Nashoba Valley Medical Center. According to a story earlier this week in the Telegram & Gazette – based on reporting by the Worcester Business Journal – UMass Memorial Health has explored the possibility […]
Hundreds form human chain around NVMC in show of solidarity ahead of closure
AYER — With just days to go until the imminent closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center, hundreds of hospital staff, residents and elected officials gathered at the facility to form a human chain around the building in solidarity and protest.
