Senate HELP Committee Presses DOJ on Steward CEO Contempt Referral
The Senate HELP Committee sent a letter August 6, 2026, to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting an update on the criminal contempt referral against former Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre. The committee, led by Chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), seeks information on DOJ action following Dr. de la Torre's failure to comply with congressional testimony requirements. The referral stems from ongoing congressional oversight of Steward's bankruptcy and operations. This follows the committee's investigation into Steward's financial practices and facility closures affecting patient access.
Steward's bankruptcy and facility closures have disrupted Medicaid beneficiary access in multiple states where the system operated safety-net hospitals serving high Medicaid populations, making federal enforcement actions against former leadership relevant to state agencies managing network adequacy and continuity of care.
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