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Number of patient medical records requested for each hospital in subpoenas.

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Number of additional patient medical records requested.

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The specific number of hospitals involved in a particular lawsuit.

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Number of hospitals that received subpoenas in connection with an investigation of alleged improper or fraudulent claims submitted to Medicare and Medicaid.

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Number of hospitals that received supplemental subpoenas to cover the new time period of January 2008 through December 2013

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Amount awarded to other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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Amount of loss contingency liability.

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Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter.

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Maximum coverage per malpractice claim provided by the insurance arrangement.

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