Verity Health CEO Richard Adcock told Reuters he expects the system to remain in bankruptcy protection for at least a few years as it restructures and continues working with potential buyers.
The bankruptcy announcement comes on the heels of several deals that left the system with more than $1 billion in pension liabilities and bond debt. Verity Health reportedly secured a $185 million loan to remain operational.
Mr. Adcock added the system has been losing nearly $175 million per year on a cash flow basis.
In July, Verity Health revealed it is examining all strategic options, including a sale, of some or all of its hospitals. Mr. Adcock told Reuters the system has received a number of offers, including from several large national hospital operators.
Dr. Soon-Shiong, who has founded and sold several biotech companies and recently purchased the Los Angeles Times and other newspapers for $500 million, acquired Verity Health’s management company in 2017. At the time, he said his goal was to revitalize the health system, which has come to employ 6,000-plus people as of 2017.
Mr. Adcock said the health system is re-examining all of its contracts, including the management deal with Dr. Soon-Shiong, Reuters reports.
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