These settlement agreements represent an equitable conclusion to one of the significant private civil litigation issues arising from actions and events that took place at the company prior to 2003.

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Tenet continues to believe that physician relocation agreements such as those entered into by Alvarado are a common practice used by many hospitals to bring needed health care resources to their communities. This case has amply demonstrated that the law surrounding physician relocation agreements is complicated and subject to differing interpretations.

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We've tried to separate the two issues. We have others issues with the Department of Justice regarding Medicare.

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