"Corporate Greed and Tragedy: The Dark Side of Maternity Care"

Sungida Rashid died after giving birth at Boston's St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, triggering public scrutiny into the patient risks and compromises at hospitals owned by private equity-backed companies like Steward Health Care. The hospital was ill-prepared for her urgent needs, and she was transferred to another hospital where she died, leading to allegations of corporate greed and financial mismanagement. Concerns have been raised about unpaid bills, shortage of life-saving supplies, and the closure of hospitals owned by Steward, prompting a state investigation and calls for the company to no longer operate in Massachusetts.