According to CBS 12 in Providence, thousands of patients are looking for answers after learning Compass Medical has decided to shut down all six of its Massachusetts locations. Compass Medical has locations in Braintree, Easton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Quincy and Taunton, which are all now closed, sending patients scrambling to find healthcare. Patients are now being directed to the nearest emergency room or urgent care for medical attention, but some are worried. 

It’s unclear what prompted the closure but in October, Compass Medical was ordered to pay over $16 million, with interest closer to $25 million owed to Steward Medical after being found guilty of fraud. The attorney representing Steward in that case said that remains unpaid as the company has not indicated whether that is a contributing factor to the sudden shutdown.