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Lori Trahan: “Steward Healthcare ran hospitals into the ground so that…”

Featuring: Lori Trahan, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 3rd Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 30:47

That is what's paying for it. And so, you know, I've already seen the consequences firsthand in my own district. You know, I mentioned Steward Healthcare ran hospitals into the ground so that their CEO and their executives could line their pockets. And four hospitals were slated to close, three of them in my district. And despite our best efforts, one of those hospitals did close permanently last year. (30:47–30:54)

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Asserts that Steward Healthcare mismanaged hospitals for executive profit.

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