New CEO of Medical City Children’s and Women’s Hospitals
HCA Healthcare North Texas Division Names New Leader
Dallas, TX – HCA Healthcare North Texas Division has announced the appointment of Dr. Haritha Wickramasinghe as Chief Executive Officer of Medical City Children’s Hospital and Medical City Women’s Hospital in Dallas. Dr. Wickramasinghe brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience to his new role. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Texas Children’s Hospital, where he oversaw the hospital’s clinical and operational performance. In his new capacity, Dr. Wickramasinghe will be responsible for leading both Medical City Children’s Hospital and Medical City Women’s Hospital, which provide specialized care for young patients and expectant mothers. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Wickramasinghe join our team,” said Ernie Sadau, President of HCA Healthcare North Texas Division. “His expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to provide high-quality care to children and women in our community.” Dr. Wickramasinghe holds a medical degree from the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. He is a board-certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
DOJ Objects to Steward’s Bankruptcy Proceedings
Government Alleges Antitrust Violations
Washington, D.C. – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an objection to the bankruptcy proceedings of Steward Health Care System LLC (Steward). The DOJ alleges that Steward engaged in anticompetitive practices, including acquiring hospitals in competitive markets and using its dominant position to raise prices and reduce competition. “Steward’s conduct has harmed consumers and healthcare providers in the markets where it operates,” said Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. “The Department is committed to protecting competition and ensuring that consumers have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.” Steward, which operates more than 30 hospitals in the United States, filed for bankruptcy protection in July 2022. The DOJ’s objection seeks to prevent Steward from using bankruptcy to avoid liability for its alleged antitrust violations. The DOJ’s action is part of its ongoing efforts to address anticompetitive practices in the healthcare industry. In recent years, the agency has filed lawsuits against several large hospital operators for engaging in similar conduct.
Medical City Children’s and Women’s Hospitals appoint new CEO
* Dr. Elizabeth Zeamal has been named the new CEO of Medical City Children’s and Women’s Hospitals in Dallas, Texas. * Zeamal has over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, most recently serving as the CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. * She is a board-certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
DOJ objects to Steward Health Care System’s bankruptcy proceedings
* The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an objection to Steward Health Care System’s bankruptcy proceedings. * The DOJ alleges that Steward is using the bankruptcy process to avoid paying its debts and that the company’s proposed reorganization plan is unfair to creditors. * The DOJ is asking the bankruptcy court to dismiss Steward’s Chapter 11 filing.