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While free-standing hospitals may be more vulnerable under health reform, some are vowing to go it alone. And 2009 saw an improvement in finances for stand-alone hospitals. For some, it's a matter of flexibility and desire for local autonomy. "Having a meaningful level of local control is something we'll always value," says Steve Carlson, a hospital CEO in Missoula, Mont.
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