Tenant issues continue to weigh on the healthcare REIT.Shares of Medical Properties Trust (MPW -0.66%) declined by 12.2% in the first half of 2024, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Tenant issues and the impacts of higher interest rates continued to plague the real estate investment trust (REIT). On a more positive note, the hospital owner did take several positive steps to address those issues this year. Here's a look back at all the news of note for the healthcare REIT in the first ha ...