We have to close it down because we can no longer ensure the safety of our patients or our staff in that hospital.

We look forward to continuing the partnership with the Cleveland Clinic and we will have discussions directly with them.

It's been a good arrangement we would like to continue. We are disappointed that they are prematurely expressing their interest to buy out our majority interest.

I don't know how widespread these kinds of discussions could be going on with 2,000 people focused on evacuation.

We understand that the Louisiana attorney general is investigating all deaths that occurred at New Orleans hospitals and nursing homes after the hurricane, and we fully support and are cooperating with him.

There is only so much a health care provider could do under such extraordinary circumstances.