Posted 2/28/2024, 12:35:00 PM
Woman Dies After Childbirth at Boston Hospital With Alleged Supply Shortages
- U.S. woman died after childbirth complications at a Steward Health Care hospital in Boston that allegedly lacked proper medical supplies due to unpaid bills
- Steward Health Care, owned by private equity firm Cerberus, has faced scrutiny for cuts at hospitals that compromised patient care
- Massachusetts officials are investigating the death and have monitors in Steward hospitals to ensure safety
- Steward planned to close another Massachusetts hospital, raising fears of more closures and access issues
- Hospital staff faced supply shortages while Steward executives and owners paid themselves millions, including CEO's $40 million yacht