Massachusetts Finds Operators for Four Steward Health Hospitals

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Friday that deals in principle have been reached to transition operations at four Steward hospitals – Saint Anne’s Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, the Holy Family Hospitals and Morton Hospital – to new operators. The Healey-Driscoll administration will then take control of Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood through eminent domain to facilitate the transition to a new owner and keep the hospital open.

If the deals are finalized, Lawrence General Hospital will become the new operator for both campuses of Holy Family in Haverhill and Methuen. Lifespan would assume operations of Morton and Saint Anne’s, and Boston Medical Center would take over Good Samaritan, as well as Saint Elizabeth’s after the taking process is complete.

To support the new operators, the Healey-Driscoll administration has worked closely with the Legislature to develop a financing plan that includes cash advances, capital support and maximizing federal matches. These actions do not impact Carney or Nashoba Valley hospitals, which Steward Health announced will close after not receiving qualified bids. 

Pictured: Saint Elizabeth’s.