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at many of the VA hospitals (… favored angioplasty: centers, many in the private sector, that …

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performed at many of the VA … favored angioplasty: centers, many in the private sector, that …

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bypass surgery, one night … lighter workloads in the private sector, which would eventually …

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within cardiovascular conditions … regulations that promote private sector development. Sub-…

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for coronary artery bypass graft … competition, as payers demand discounts and low-quality …

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physician practices … as by federal agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid …