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Hospitals Worry Repeal Of Obamacare Would Jeopardize Innovations In Care

One part of the federal health law gave hospitals financial incentives to improve patient care. Some invested big to make those changes and are worried about what losing that support would mean.

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Hospitals Worry Repeal Of Obamacare Would Jeopardize Innovations In Care

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New Play About 'Roe V. Wade' Is A Prism For Looking At The American Divide

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Populist Leader Aims 'To Change Political Situation' In Germany — And Europe

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In Marriage, A Bond Of Love, Loss And Light

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On Abortion, Goals Of Back-To-Back Marches Couldn't Be More Different

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Had it gone into effect Friday, a Federal Housing Administration fee cut would have reduced the cost of borrowing for about 1 million Americans a year. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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One Of Trump's First Orders Means Home Loan Fees Won't Go Down

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