Senators expected to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt

Lawmakers are seeking to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress for not appearing at a hearing on Capitol Hill. The company declared bankruptcy and lawmakers are investigating how private equity investors profited while workers and patients suffered. The committee chairman, Sen. Bernie Sanders, refused to postpone the hearing and de la Torre’s attorney stated he would not participate. If de la Torre does not show up, he may face criminal or civil penalties. The company is also under investigation by the Department of Justice. Lawmakers are working across party lines to address the financial maneuvers that allowed investors to profit while patient care suffered.