St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Withdraws Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over Pandemic Relief Funds
LEWISTON, ME – In a significant development, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center announced it is withdrawing its lawsuit against the federal government concerning pandemic relief funds. The Lewiston-based hospital initiated legal action in January against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after the agency withheld Medicare and other payments. The government alleged that St. Mary’s had not submitted timely reports regarding the use of $5.6 million in pandemic relief funds.
St. Mary’s admitted to the late filing but maintained that it had not misused the funds. At the time, hospital officials expressed concern over financial stability, revealing they had only ten days of cash reserves available. Following the legal dispute, payments from the government resumed while the case was pending.
Recently, the hospital’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, indicating that the matter has been resolved and that the government is now processing payments. This outcome brings some relief to St. Mary’s, which plays a crucial role in serving the healthcare needs of the local community.
St. Mary’s decision to withdraw the lawsuit reflects a commitment to moving forward positively, ensuring continued support for vital healthcare services. The resolution helps restore financial continuity for the hospital, which has faced significant pressures during the ongoing pandemic.
As St. Mary’s continues its operations in a challenging healthcare landscape, the emphasis remains on delivering quality care to patients and maintaining financial health in these unprecedented times.
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