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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6I: METHODIST HOSPITALS USED THE CHNA TO IDENTIFY ISSUES OF GREATEST CONCERN AND DEVELOPED AN ACTION PLAN ON KEY FOCUS AREAS IN WHICH TO COMMIT RESOURCES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE RESIDENT'S HEALTH, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO PREVENTATIVE SERVICES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6I: METHODIST HOSPITALS USED THE CHNA TO IDENTIFY ISSUES OF GREATEST CONCERN AND DEVELOPED AN ACTION PLAN ON KEY FOCUS AREAS IN WHICH TO COMMIT RESOURCES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE RESIDENT'S HEALTH, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO PREVENTATIVE SERVICES.</ExplanationTxt>
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