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        <Explanation>LIFESHARE BEGAN CONSOLIDATING PRODUCT MANAGEMENT COMPONENT PREPARATION IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS OF THE FISCAL YEAR. THIS WILL INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND REDUCT COST THAT WILL EVENTUALLY BE PASSED THROUGH TO THE LOCAL HOSPITALS IN LOWER PRICES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND THE CONTROLLER REVIEW THE FORM 990. IT IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
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