DOJ asked to look into Trumbull hospital closure
Congressman Dave Joyce, R-14th District; Senator Jon Husted, R-Ohio; and Congressman Michael Rulli, R-6th District, sent a letter to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi urging a formal investigation into the 'legality and transparency' of the recent closures of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital.
The lawmakers say they are concerned about the potential misuse of public funds and the lack of communication with local officials and hospital staff about issues at the facilities.
The letter asks Bondi to look into the closure, Steward's role, and whether any fraud took place.
'… it is essential that those responsible be held accountable. The citizens of Mahoning Valley deserve answers, and we must work collectively to ensure that such closures are not allowed to proceed without rigorous scrutiny,' the lawmakers wrote.
Franklin asked Ohio Attorney David Yost to look into fraud allegations as well, accusing Steward Health of illegally withholding Medicaid and Medicare funds from the hospital.
Insight bought the facility out of bankruptcy last year and has invested over $30 million but can't access the funds it needs to operate.
Since the announcement of Insight Trumbull closing, some vendors have filed lawsuits, trying to retrieve their equipment and inventory and get paid for services.
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