8legs: Cook county circuit court

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Shuttered safety-net hospitals' future unclear after judge rejects leadership change

A Cook County judge rejected appointing a third party to run the hospitals, keeping Manoj Prasad in control.
West Suburban Medical Center and Weiss Memorial Hospital remain under current operator after the ruling.
The rulings follow closures that left hundreds of staff furloughed and patient care disrupted.
State investigations are underway into how taxpayer dollars were spent at the two facilities.
A federal license to receive Medicare and Medicaid funding could expire if corrective actions are not taken.
Community and medical leaders fear the West Side may lose critical care access if leadership remains uncertain.
A former West Suburban director described ongoing concerns about building infrastructure and service gaps.
The judge noted a framework exists to reopen the hospitals but did not share further details.
Officials are investigating how state funds were allocated to the hospitals before closures.
A Chicago medical society letter urged proactive oversight to restore care for historically underserved West Side communities.

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