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A Department of Veterans Affairs report found forty four VA medical centers had significantly elevated mortality rates in 1986 across multiple patient categories and over five percent of deaths showed indicators of inappropriate care. Peer reviews identified care not aligned with current medical practice in many cases.
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President Bush faced scrutiny over a staged sequence for his clean air plan after unveiling it in the East Room. White House aides defend the approach as a strategic move to enact policy, not to wow TV audiences. The piece lists numerous cities, including Albany, Asheville, Atlanta, and Waco, associated with care quality concerns.
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