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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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