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3. Texas hospital pays $555K to resolve allegations of submitting improper claims to COVID uninsured program Full story

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6. Henry Ford closes 120 beds due to staffing shortage Full story

7. Boosters not needed in general population, FDA, WHO scientists say Full story

8. Regulators approve UVM Medical Center's 6% patient payment boost, but cut private insurer payments Full story

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11. Texas hospital faces closure over vaccine mandate, CEO says Full story

12. 5 recent lawsuits, settlements involving payers Full story

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