The Massachusetts state government has officially exercised its eminent domain powers to seize St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton, Governor Maura Healey's office said Friday, days before Steward Health Care's hospitals are poised to transfer to new operators.
Healey in mid-August announced her plan to take St. Elizabeth's through eminent domain, knocking Steward's landlord and lenders at the time for failing to agree to a deal that would allow the hospital to stay open. The seizure ultimately allows Boston Medical Center to take over operations at St. Elizabeth's.
