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Restrictions on Physician-Owned Hospitals are Justified
The article discusses a 2008 incident where a 44-year-old patient died after elective surgery at a physician-owned hospital in Abilene, Texas, prompting calls for restrictions on such facilities. It highlights concerns about the safety and oversight of physician-owned hospitals.
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