Overview

• Steward Health Care operates 31 hospitals across eight states and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
• CEO Ralph de la Torre is accused of profiting millions while hospitals faced severe financial issues.
• The Pensions Committee's investigation is its first subpoena since 1981.
• Senators highlight the impact on patient care, including incidents where essential supplies were unavailable.
• The investigation aims to address broader concerns about private equity's role in the healthcare system.