21st Century Oncology Holdings Inc., which bills itself as the world's largest operator of cancer treatment centers, filed for chapter 11 protection yesterday citing changes in insurance reimbursement rates and uncertainty caused by political changes, Reuters reported. The Fort Myers, Fla.-based company said that the bankruptcy would not impact its 179 treatment centers with locations across 17 U.S. states and Latin America. Paul Rundell, the interim chief executive officer, said in a statement the company entered bankruptcy with an agreement with lenders and bondholders that would reduce its debt by $500 million. The company's lenders agreed to provide $75 million for working capital during its bankruptcy and a group of creditors agreed to invest $75 million into the reorganized business.
