The Senate committee approved referring Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre for civil and criminal charges for failing to testify about the hospital chain’s financial crisis. Despite being subpoenaed, de la Torre skipped a hearing last week, prompting the committee to vote unanimously in favor of holding him in contempt of Congress. If the full Senate agrees and the Justice Department pursues charges, de la Torre could face potential prison time. This exclusive article from STAT+ highlights the consequences de la Torre may face for his actions.
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Senate panel votes to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt
