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 ten
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
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 f
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 pat
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 health
